What is a pro or con of living in Blue Springs, Missouricompared to Carlinville, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 160% more expensive in Blue Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Blue Springs, Missouri copmared to Carlinville, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Carlinville, Illinois should increase to $60,127 in Blue Springs, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARLINVILLE vs. BLUE SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlinville, Illinois vs. Blue Springs, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Springs, Missouri is 20.3% more expensive than Carlinville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,127 in Blue Springs, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlinville, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Blue Springs, Missouri is more expensive than Carlinville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Blue Springs
than in Carlinville, Illinois

Carlinville, IL vs. Blue Springs, MO

Compared to Carlinville, Blue Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

127.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% higher

Commute

4.3% lower

Health

13.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Carlinville, Illinois vs. Blue Springs, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carlinville, IL vs. Blue Springs, MO

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