What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Illinoiscompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 61% cheaper in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Illinois copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Bakersfield, California could decrease to $72,921 in Springfield, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 27.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $72,921 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Springfield
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Springfield, IL

Compared to Bakersfield, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.4% lower

Commute

32.4% lower

Health

22.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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