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


The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 19.0% more expensive than Thomson, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,496 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Thomson, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Thomson, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Springfield
than in Thomson, Illinois
Thomson, IL vs Springfield, MA
Compared to Thomson, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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