Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 525.6% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $469,198 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2696% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Springfield, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  525.6% 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
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,925.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  99.6% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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