Cost of Living Calculator - Benton, Illinois vs Elma, New York


The cost of living in Elma, New York is 43.8% more expensive than Benton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $107,858 in Elma, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elma, New York is more expensive than Benton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
359% more expensive in Elma
than in Benton, Illinois
Benton, IL vs Elma, NY
Compared to Benton, Elma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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