| | Mount Vernon, IL | East St. Louis, IL | United States |
| Overall | 74.2 | 80.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.0 | 90.5 | 100 |
| Health | 129.2 | 95.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 20.2 | 12.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $88,300 | $56,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 9,220.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 61.8 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 98.4 | 131.9 | 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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