Rockford, Illinois vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 38.5% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $138,522 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Rockford, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher