Springfield, Illinois vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 37.0% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,501 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Fresno
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Springfield, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher