Benson, IL vs Mazon, IL

Benson is moderately more affordable than Mazon, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Benson scores 70 compared to 81 for Mazon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mazon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Benson is $975/month compared to $940/month in Mazon — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mazon has cheaper rent, Benson actually has lower median home values ($118,200 vs $203,100).

Median household income in Benson is $74,886 compared to $76,458 in Mazon (-2.1%). Mazon does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Benson spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Mazon.