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


The cost of living in Chico, California is 51.9% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,928 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in Chico
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Chico, CA
Compared to Springfield, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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