Detroit, Michigan vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 15.0% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $42,503 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
60% cheaper in Springfield
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Detroit, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  60.7% lower
  Health
  36.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower