Dowell, Illinois vs. Mount Vernon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 2.3% cheaper than Dowell, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,862 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dowell, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than Dowell, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Dowell, Illinois
Dowell, IL vs. Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to Dowell, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower