Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 22.1% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $101,276 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Springfield
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Philadelphia, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower