Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 62.9% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,464 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
306% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Rockford, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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