Springfield, Illinois vs. Southport, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southport, North Carolina is 30.5% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,252 in Southport, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southport, North Carolina is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Southport
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Southport, NC
Compared to Springfield, Southport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher