Rockford, Illinois vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 168.5% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $220,145 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
857% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Rockford, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.5% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  932.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher