Salem, Illinois vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 15.7% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,850 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Springfield
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Salem, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% higher
      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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower