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


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 159.2% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $129,617 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
894% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Rockford, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.2% 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
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  893.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher

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