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Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Palo Alto, California

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 474.0% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $631,486 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2231% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Springfield, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  474.0% higher
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  32.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,696.5% higher
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  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  100.9% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
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  Personal
  14.7% higher
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