Athens, Tennessee vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 1.0% cheaper than Athens, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $42,551 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Athens, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Rockford
than in Athens, Tennessee
Athens, TN vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Athens, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% lower
      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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower