Gardner, Illinois vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 13.9% cheaper than Gardner, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,037 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardner, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Gardner, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Springfield
than in Gardner, Illinois
Gardner, IL vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Gardner, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower