Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs El Monte, California


The cost of living in El Monte, California is 90.2% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $133,132 in El Monte, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Monte, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
416% more expensive in El Monte
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs El Monte, CA
Compared to Springfield, El Monte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.2% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  391.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  129.1% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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