salaryRent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,320 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Illinois. It is number 122 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Benton?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Benton
| Size | Benton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $574 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $714 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $881 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,016 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Benton overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Benton, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Benton
Life in Benton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Benton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $703 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $87,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Benton, IL?
Renting in Benton costs a median of about $1,308 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Benton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,320 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Benton cheap or expensive?
Benton is rated OK: rent takes 26.9% of the typical household income of $58,372. It ranks 122nd cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Benton?
The median homeowner in Benton pays $1,350 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.
Is Benton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Benton?
The median home value in Benton is $87,200, about 1.5 times the typical yearly household income.
6,863 people live in Benton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.