Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Charles City, Iowa


The cost of living in Charles City, Iowa is 6.4% cheaper than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,635 in Charles City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles City, Iowa is cheaper than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Charles City
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Charles City, IA
Compared to Springfield, Charles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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