Paducah, Kentucky vs. Mount Vernon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 10.4% cheaper than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $44,785 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to Paducah, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% lower
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher