What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $74,602 in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina is 49.2% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,602 in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County)
than in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, IL vs Fairview Cdp (Buncombe County), NC

Compared to Springfield, Fairview Cdp (Buncombe County) is:

Homeowner

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49.2% higher

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Food

11.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

232.2% higher

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

23.3% higher

Health

9.9% higher

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Personal

9.6% higher

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