Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 3.7% cheaper than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $72,222 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Springfield
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Hattiesburg, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher