Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 134.6% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $175,940 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
727% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Rockford, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.6% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  797.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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