Rockford, Illinois vs. Freeport, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Freeport, Illinois is 7.1% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,438 in Freeport, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Freeport, Illinois is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Freeport
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Freeport, IL
Compared to Rockford, Freeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher