What is a pro or con of living in Rockford, Illinoiscompared to Hartford, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 26% cheaper in Rockford.

What salary do I need to live in Rockford, Illinois copmared to Hartford, Connecticut?

A salary of $78,000 in Hartford, Connecticut could decrease to $63,370 in Rockford, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HARTFORD vs. ROCKFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Hartford, Connecticut vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 18.8% cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $63,370 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Rockford
than in Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford, CT vs. Rockford, IL

Compared to Hartford, Rockford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.3% lower

Commute

26.7% lower

Health

7.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

22.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Hartford, Connecticut vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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