Springfield, Illinois vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 132.0% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $241,241 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
666% more expensive in Monterey
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Springfield, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.0% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  654.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher