Springfield, Illinois vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 2.5% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,890 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Springfield, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher