Cost of Living Calculator - Allentown, Pennsylvania vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 18.5% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $61,129 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Rockford
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs Rockford, IL
Compared to Allentown, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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