Cost of Living Calculator - Benton, Illinois vs Chester, Texas


The cost of living in Chester, Texas is 13.9% more expensive than Benton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,431 in Chester, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Texas is more expensive than Benton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Chester
than in Benton, Illinois
Benton, IL vs Chester, TX
Compared to Benton, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% higher
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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