Springfield, Illinois vs. Lake Ozark, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Ozark, Missouri is 24.3% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,281 in Lake Ozark, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Ozark, Missouri is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Lake Ozark
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Lake Ozark, MO
Compared to Springfield, Lake Ozark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher