Watertown, New York vs. Mount Vernon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 10.1% cheaper than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,743 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to Watertown, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher