Springfield, Illinois vs. Flint, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flint, Michigan is 5.4% cheaper than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,281 in Flint, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flint, Michigan is cheaper than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Flint
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Flint, MI
Compared to Springfield, Flint is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  66.9% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher