Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 72.8% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $43,501 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Rockford
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Rockford, IL
Compared to Mountain View, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.8% 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
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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