Springfield, Illinois vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 145.0% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $122,480 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
563% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Springfield, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.0% 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
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  625.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.9% higher
  Commute
  175.1% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher