Pontiac, Illinois vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 4.1% more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,072 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Springfield
than in Pontiac, Illinois
Pontiac, IL vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Pontiac, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower