Chicago, Illinois vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 23.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $125,670 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Springfield
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Chicago, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% lower
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower