Cost of Living Calculator - Jefferson City, Missouri vs Springfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 9.6% cheaper than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $27,122 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Springfield
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs Springfield, IL
Compared to Jefferson City, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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