Cost of Living Calculator - Carthage, Illinois vs Springfield, Missouri


The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 8.5% more expensive than Carthage, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,820 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than Carthage, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Springfield
than in Carthage, Illinois
Carthage, IL vs Springfield, MO
Compared to Carthage, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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