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


The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 13.4% cheaper than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,276 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Charleston
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs Charleston, IL
Compared to Springfield, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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