Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Missouri vs Thomson, Illinois


The cost of living in Thomson, Illinois is 5.4% cheaper than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $47,311 in Thomson, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thomson, Illinois is cheaper than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Thomson
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs Thomson, IL
Compared to Springfield, Thomson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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