Cary, North Carolina vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 33.5% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,491 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Rockford
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Cary, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower