Zip 62704 (Springfield, IL) Cost of Living


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Springfield cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
16.3% lower
than the Illinois average
Springfield (zip 62704), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 62704 (Springfield, IL)

Housing costs in Springfield?
A typical home costs $153,900, which is 54.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.3% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Springfield costs $960 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,260 and 5.2% more than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Springfield?
To live comfortably in Springfield (zip 62704), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Springfield?
The cost of living in 62704 Springfield, IL is relatively low compared to the national average. According to Sperling's Best Places, consumer prices are 8% lower than the national average and housing costs are 9% lower than the national average. Additionally, transportation costs are on par with the national average. Overall, people who live in 62704 Springfield can enjoy a good standard of living without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSpringfieldIllinoisUnited States
  78.493.7100.0
  94.494100
  111.896.9100.0
  45.980.2100.0
  $153,900$241,700$338,100
  95.6%97.7%100.0%
  67.5106.2100.0
  135.6107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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