Mount Vernon, Illinois vs. Ballwin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ballwin, Missouri is 53.6% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $122,853 in Ballwin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ballwin, Missouri is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
291% more expensive in Ballwin
than in Mount Vernon, Illinois
Mount Vernon, IL vs. Ballwin, MO
Compared to Mount Vernon, Ballwin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher