Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Vernon, Illinois vs Benton, Illinois


The cost of living in Benton, Illinois is 4.7% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,329 in Benton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Illinois is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Benton
than in Mount Vernon, Illinois
Mount Vernon, IL vs Benton, IL
Compared to Mount Vernon, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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