Monticello, Illinois vs. St. Joseph, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Illinois is 4.0% cheaper than Monticello, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,002 in St. Joseph, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Monticello, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Illinois is cheaper than Monticello, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Monticello, Illinois
Monticello, IL vs. St. Joseph, IL
Compared to Monticello, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower