Springfield, Missouri vs. Metropolis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metropolis, Illinois is 15.0% cheaper than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $72,219 in Metropolis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metropolis, Illinois is cheaper than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Metropolis
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Metropolis, IL
Compared to Springfield, Metropolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher