What is a pro or con of living in Carlinville, Illinoiscompared to Springfield, Illinois?

Transportation is 39% more expensive in Carlinville.

What salary do I need to live in Carlinville, Illinois copmared to Springfield, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Springfield, Illinois should increase to $52,056 in Carlinville, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. CARLINVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Illinois vs. Carlinville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $52,056 in Carlinville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carlinville, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
39% more expensive in Carlinville
than in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, IL vs. Carlinville, IL

Compared to Springfield, Carlinville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

39.3% higher

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Illinois vs. Carlinville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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