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


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 113.7% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $160,295 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
532% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Rockford, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.7% 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
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  687.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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