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Mount Vernon, IL vs Evergreen Park, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Evergreen Park or is it cheaper to live in Mount Vernon?
- Evergreen Park is 42.5% more expensive than Mount Vernon.

Which city has more affordable housing, Evergreen Park or Mount Vernon?
- Evergreen Park housing costs are 300.5% more expensive than Mount Vernon housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Mount Vernon or is Health Care more affordable in Evergreen Park.
- Health related expenses are 31.9% less in Evergreen Park.
 Mount Vernon, ILEvergreen Park, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.7100
 Food & Groceries92.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.0100
 Housing20.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$253,700$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock136.9100
 Miscellaneous98.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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

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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

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Over 13 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

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Reviews for Evergreen Park    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The Chicago Area is a HORRIBLE place to live! Everything about it is terrible...Crime rate, Climate, Cost of Living...and the people are the rudest, most ignorant people  More

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