Memphis, Tennessee vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 2.7% cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $80,751 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Springfield
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Memphis, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher