Newton, Kansas vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 3.2% cheaper than Newton, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $48,404 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Newton, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Rockford
than in Newton, Kansas
Newton, KS vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Newton, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower