Rockford, Illinois vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 42.7% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,372 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Arcata
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Rockford, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher