Rockford, Illinois vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 18.7% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,367 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Barstow
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Rockford, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher