Rockford, Illinois vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 60.4% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $0 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Rockford, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher