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ST. LOUIS vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison
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St. Louis, Missouri vs. Springfield, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is
8.8%
cheaper
than St. Louis, Missouri.
You would need a salary of
$123,995
in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is
cheaper
than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Springfield
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to St. Louis, Springfield is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
8.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
8.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.2% higher
Commute
28.9% lower
Health
19.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.3% lower
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