Aiken, South Carolina vs. Benton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Illinois is 16.7% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,657 in Benton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Illinois is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Benton
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Benton, IL
Compared to Aiken, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower