Rockford, Illinois vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 47.4% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,681 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in West Hartford
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. West Hartford, CT
Compared to Rockford, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.5% higher