Springfield, Illinois vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 86.3% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $149,072 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
399% more expensive in Salinas
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Springfield, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.3% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  365.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher