Benton, IL vs Villa Grove, IL

Benton, IL and Villa Grove, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.7% difference in their overall index. Benton scores 64 while Villa Grove scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Benton is $776/month compared to $901/month in Villa Grove — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Benton is more affordable at $85,100 median vs $99,600.

Median household income in Benton is $51,349 compared to $69,900 in Villa Grove (-26.5%). While Villa Grove 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 15.5% in Villa Grove.