Cost of Living Calculator - Metropolis, Illinois vs Springfield, Missouri


The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 17.7% more expensive than Metropolis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,275 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Metropolis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than Metropolis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Springfield
than in Metropolis, Illinois
Metropolis, IL vs Springfield, MO
Compared to Metropolis, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% higher
      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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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