Springfield, Missouri vs. Vandalia, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vandalia, Illinois is 11.6% cheaper than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $44,193 in Vandalia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vandalia, Illinois is cheaper than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Vandalia
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Vandalia, IL
Compared to Springfield, Vandalia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher