Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 21.5% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,275 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Rockford
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Wilmington, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower