Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 63.9% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $18,048 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Rockford
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Rockford, IL
Compared to Alameda, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% lower
      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
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower

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