Springfield, Illinois vs. Madera, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madera, California is 34.0% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,581 in Madera, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madera, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Madera
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Madera, CA
Compared to Springfield, Madera is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher