What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Illinoiscompared to Peoria, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 2% more expensive in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Illinois copmared to Peoria, Illinois?

A salary of $70,000 in Peoria, Illinois should increase to $71,421 in Springfield, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PEORIA vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Peoria, Illinois vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 2.0% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,421 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Springfield
than in Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, IL vs. Springfield, IL

Compared to Peoria, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

5.4% lower

Health

0.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Peoria, Illinois vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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