Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 51.9% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,148 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Rockford
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Lake Forest, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower