Springfield, Illinois vs. Lexington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Virginia is 13.7% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $198,906 in Lexington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Virginia is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Lexington
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Lexington, VA
Compared to Springfield, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher