Ottawa, Illinois vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 3.3% cheaper than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $19,337 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Rockford
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Ottawa, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower