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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 187.5% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $215,600 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1049% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Rockford, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  187.5% 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
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,218.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher

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