What is a pro or con of living in Montecito, Californiacompared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 1592% more expensive in Montecito.

What salary do I need to live in Montecito, California copmared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $77,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $406,403 in Montecito, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. MONTECITO
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Montecito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montecito, California is 427.8% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $406,403 in Montecito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Montecito, California is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1592% more expensive in Montecito
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Montecito, CA

Compared to Springfield, Montecito is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

427.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,790.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.3% lower

Commute

7.9% higher

Health

24.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Montecito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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