Cities Similar to Benton, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Benton, IL
1. Murphysboro, IL
6,963 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$107K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Oelwein, IA
5,791 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$110K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
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Compare →3. Trenton, MO
5,622 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$103K
Rent estimate
$690/mo
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Compare →4. Du Quoin, IL
5,694 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$101K
Rent estimate
$720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Independence, KS
8,315 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$108K
Rent estimate
$720/mo
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Compare →6. Centerville, IA
5,344 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$102K
Rent estimate
$700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Monmouth, IL
8,567 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$104K
Rent estimate
$700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Pratt, KS
6,546 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$116K
Rent estimate
$770/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Mount Carmel, IL
6,751 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$121K
Rent estimate
$700/mo
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Compare →10. Litchfield, IL
6,614 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$122K
Rent estimate
$700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Benton
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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