Rockford, Illinois vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 1.1% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,945 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in South Bend
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Rockford, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower