Mattoon, Illinois vs. Benton, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Kentucky is 13.5% more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,725 in Benton, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Mattoon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Kentucky is more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Benton
than in Mattoon, Illinois
Mattoon, IL vs. Benton, KY
Compared to Mattoon, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher