Springfield, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 133.7% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,485 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
584% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Springfield, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.7% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  553.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  136.1% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher