Springfield, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 112.7% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $212,732 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
525% more expensive in San Diego
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Springfield, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.7% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  512.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  71.7% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher