Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 266.6% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $274,934 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1337% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Springfield, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  266.6% 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
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,264.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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