Rockford, Illinois vs. Carson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson, California is 97.6% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $138,338 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
412% more expensive in Carson
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Carson, CA
Compared to Rockford, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.6% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  528.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  86.8% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher