Benton, Kentucky vs. Metropolis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metropolis, Illinois is 10.4% cheaper than Benton, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $67,171 in Metropolis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metropolis, Illinois is cheaper than Benton, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Metropolis
than in Benton, Kentucky
Benton, KY vs. Metropolis, IL
Compared to Benton, Metropolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower