Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 23.1% cheaper than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $73,032 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Rockford
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Wauwatosa, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower