Springfield, Illinois vs. Prestonsburg, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prestonsburg, Kentucky is 1.9% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,928 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prestonsburg, Kentucky is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% more expensive in Prestonsburg
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Prestonsburg, KY
Compared to Springfield, Prestonsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher