Springfield, IL Cost of Living


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Springfield cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
16.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Springfield, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Springfield, IL

Housing costs in Springfield?
A typical home costs $133,300, which is 60.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Springfield costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 34.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Springfield?
To live comfortably in Springfield, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Springfield?
The cost of living in Springfield, IL is significantly lower than the US average, with a rating of 75.4 compared to the US average of 100. This means that living costs such as rent, utilities, and food are all relatively cheaper in Springfield compared to other parts of the US. Additionally, the median house value in Springfield is $133300 which is significantly lower than the US average house value of $338,100. Therefore, residents of Springfield can enjoy a high quality of life at a fraction of the price compared to other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSpringfieldIllinoisUnited States
  78.493.7100.0
  93.794100
  111.896.9100.0
  44.480.2100.0
  $133,300$241,700$338,100
  97.9%97.7%100.0%
  70.0106.2100.0
  133.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 3 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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