Mission Viejo, California vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 55.4% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $22,281 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Rockford
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Mission Viejo, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% lower
      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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower