Mount Vernon, IL Cost of Living


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Mount Vernon cost of living score
74.2
Less expensive
25.8% lower
than the US average
20.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Mount Vernon, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.8% lower than the U.S. average and 20.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Mount Vernon, IL

Housing costs in Mount Vernon?
A typical home costs $88,300, which is 73.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mount Vernon costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 46.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Mount Vernon?
To live comfortably in Mount Vernon, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $16,920 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mount Vernon?
The cost of living in Mount Vernon, IL is relatively low compared to the national average. The median home price in the area is around $90,000, and the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $550 per month. Groceries are also inexpensive as well, with prices that are approximately 7% lower than the national average. In addition, utilities such as electricity and water are affordable for residents. All in all, Mount Vernon offers an excellent quality of life at an affordable price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMount VernonIllinoisUnited States
  74.293.7100.0
  9294100
  129.296.9100.0
  20.280.2100.0
  $88,300$241,700$338,100
  97.8%97.7%100.0%
  61.8106.2100.0
  98.4107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their  More

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The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

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