Baltimore, Maryland vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 17.0% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $41,512 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Rockford
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Baltimore, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower