| | Mount Vernon, IL | Belleville, IL | United States |
| Overall | 74.2 | 80.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.0 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Health | 129.2 | 95.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 20.2 | 38.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $88,300 | $129,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 9,800.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 61.8 | 94.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 98.4 | 132.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Mount Vernon 
5 Reviews
I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their More
The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one More
It's a very boring place with no chance of More
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Reviews for Belleville 
6 Reviews
Nice place to live. St Louis is right across the river and there is easy access either by car or by the metro More
My husband and I are in our late 40s and looking for the perfect spot to move to. We are retired military and presently live about 20 minutes from St. Louis. We More
Property value got lower because of politics , not, the economy. And realtors are panicing people who want to sell into selling cheaper so realtors can make a quick buck More
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