Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 37.9% cheaper than Marlborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,066 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Marlborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Rockford
than in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Marlborough, MA vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Marlborough, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% lower