La Mesa, California vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 50.6% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $41,505 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Springfield
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to La Mesa, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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