Munster, Indiana vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 24.5% cheaper than Munster, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $68,683 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Munster, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Munster, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Springfield
than in Munster, Indiana
Munster, IN vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Munster, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower