Moving from Springfield to Evansville (2026)

Evansville has a COL index of 80 vs 79 for Springfield (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 1% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$54 more/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
79 โ†’ 80
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$950 โ†’ $990
per month
State tax
4.7% โ†’ 3.2%
income tax
COL difference
79 โ†’ 80
1% more expensive

Salary needed in Evansville to match your Springfield lifestyle

Based on the 1% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in SpringfieldEquivalent in Evansville
$40K$40,506
$50K$50,633
$60K$60,759
$75K$75,949
$80K$81,013
$100K$101,266
$120K$121,519
$150K$151,899

๐Ÿ’ต Household income (before tax)

$75K
$
$30K$300K
Pay ~$35/mo moreon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” Springfield vs Evansville

ExpenseSpringfieldEvansville
Monthly take-home$4,447$4,541
1BR rent$950$990
Groceries$353$353
Transport$42$40
Utilities$155$152
Internet$58$58
Left after essentials$2,889$2,948

Frequently asked questions

Is Evansville cheaper than Springfield?

No. Evansville has a cost of living index of 80 vs 79 for Springfield (100 = US average). That's about 1% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Springfield to Evansville?

On a $75K salary, moving from Springfield to Evansville saves roughly $54/month on core expenses. That's ~$648/year.

What salary do I need in Evansville to match my Springfield lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Springfield, you'd need roughly $75,949/year in Evansville. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only