Pekin, Illinois vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 8.5% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,244 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Springfield
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Pekin, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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