Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 10.5% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $67,119 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Rockford
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower