Pekin, Illinois vs. Mount Vernon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 8.9% cheaper than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,557 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to Pekin, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower