Springfield, Illinois vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 67.4% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,687 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Grass Valley
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Springfield, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher