Benton, IL vs Brighton, IL

Benton is moderately more affordable than Brighton, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 64 compared to 72 for Brighton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brighton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Benton is $776/month compared to $955/month in Brighton — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Benton is more affordable at $85,100 median vs $123,000.

Median household income in Benton is $51,349 compared to $74,327 in Brighton (-30.9%). While Brighton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Benton spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Brighton.