Springfield, Illinois vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 61.3% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,891 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Springfield, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  72.9% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher