Wheaton, Illinois vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 33.4% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $25,977 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Rockford
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Wheaton, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower