Springfield, Illinois vs. South Chicago Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Chicago Heights, Illinois is 17.1% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,556 in South Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Chicago Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in South Chicago Heights
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. South_Chicago_Heights, IL
Compared to Springfield, South_Chicago_Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  91.6% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher