Jackson, Tennessee vs. Mount Vernon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 15.2% cheaper than Jackson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $63,611 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than Jackson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, TN vs. Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to Jackson, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower