Baltimore, Maryland vs. Mount Vernon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 24.8% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,623 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to Baltimore, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  52.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower