Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Missouri vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 24.1% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $93,066 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Springfield, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher

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