Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 45.2% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $145,168 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Springfield, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher