Redwood City, California vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 72.8% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $40,757 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Springfield
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Redwood City, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.8% 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
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  49.6% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% lower