Chicago, Illinois vs. Springfield, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Tennessee is 13.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $103,464 in Springfield, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Tennessee is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Springfield
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Springfield, TN
Compared to Chicago, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower