Plano, Texas vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 30.9% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,111 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Springfield
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Plano, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher