Blue Grass, Iowa vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 16.1% cheaper than Blue Grass, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $41,935 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Grass, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Blue Grass, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Springfield
than in Blue Grass, Iowa
Blue Grass, IA vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Blue Grass, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower