Springfield, Illinois vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 39.3% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,592 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Springfield, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  102.7% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher