Cost of Living Calculator - Waukee, Iowa vs Benton, Illinois


The cost of living in Benton, Illinois is 24.9% cheaper than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $37,527 in Benton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Illinois is cheaper than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Benton
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs Benton, IL
Compared to Waukee, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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