Rockford, Illinois vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 8.7% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,354 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Rockford, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% higher
      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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher