Springfield, Illinois vs. Somerset, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 66.0% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,024 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Somerset
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Somerset, NJ
Compared to Springfield, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  103.3% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.3% higher