Benton, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 15.0% more expensive than Benton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $26,455 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Benton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Benton, Illinois
Benton, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Benton, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower