Mattoon, Illinois vs. Brownsville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Kentucky is 11.0% more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,482 in Brownsville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Mattoon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Kentucky is more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Brownsville
than in Mattoon, Illinois
Mattoon, IL vs. Brownsville, KY
Compared to Mattoon, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% lower
  Commute
  61.9% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower