Rockford, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 132.5% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $260,348 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
587% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Rockford, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.5% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  682.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  100.4% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher