Utica, New York vs. Benton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Illinois is 14.1% cheaper than Utica, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,951 in Benton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Utica, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Illinois is cheaper than Utica, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Benton
than in Utica, New York
Utica, NY vs. Benton, IL
Compared to Utica, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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