Rockford, Illinois vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 42.9% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,863 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Lake Zurich
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Rockford, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher