Benton, IL vs Henry, IL

Henry is moderately more affordable than Benton, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 64 compared to 61 for Henry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Benton 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 $674/month in Henry — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Henry has cheaper rent, Benton actually has lower median home values ($85,100 vs $115,900).

Median household income in Benton is $51,349 compared to $63,894 in Henry (-19.6%). Henry offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Benton spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Henry.