Springfield, Illinois vs. Murphysboro, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphysboro, Illinois is 2.0% cheaper than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,005 in Murphysboro, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphysboro, Illinois is cheaper than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Murphysboro
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Murphysboro, IL
Compared to Springfield, Murphysboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher