Rockford, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 16.0% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,704 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Rockford, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher