Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Benton, Illinois


The cost of living in Benton, Illinois is 73.6% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $37,021 in Benton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Benton
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Benton, IL
Compared to Santa Monica, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.6% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  54.8% lower
  Health
  42.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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