Rockford, Illinois vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 10.0% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,014 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% more expensive in Pontiac
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Rockford, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  59.5% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher