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


The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 40.5% more expensive than Benton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $105,355 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Benton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Dallas
than in Benton, Illinois
Benton, IL vs Dallas, TX
Compared to Benton, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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