Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 56.4% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,729 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Rockford
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Cambridge, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% lower