Springfield, Illinois vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 260.6% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $360,610 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1142% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Springfield, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  260.6% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,511.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  121.1% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher