Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 4.3% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $153,131 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Rockford
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower