Rockford, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 111.6% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $190,449 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
528% more expensive in San Diego
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Rockford, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.6% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  632.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher