Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Springfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 61.6% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $19,186 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Springfield
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Springfield, IL
Compared to Carlsbad, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% lower
      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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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