Rockford, Illinois vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 109.9% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $209,894 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Rockford, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.9% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  585.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  91.4% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher