Springfield, Illinois vs. Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hopkinsville, Kentucky is 2.8% cheaper than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,134 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hopkinsville, Kentucky is cheaper than Springfield, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
60% cheaper in Hopkinsville
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Hopkinsville, KY
Compared to Springfield, Hopkinsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher