Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 258.7% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $269,030 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1148% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Rockford, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  258.7% 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
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,828.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  87.6% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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