What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Massachusettscompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 15% cheaper in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Massachusetts copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $135,000 in Chicago, Illinois could decrease to $115,768 in Springfield, Massachusetts (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.

CHICAGO vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 14.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $115,768 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Springfield
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Springfield, MA

Compared to Chicago, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

27.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

21.3% higher

Commute

32.6% lower

Health

3.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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