Cost of Living Calculator - Bowling Green, Kentucky vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 10.4% cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $44,799 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Rockford
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs Rockford, IL
Compared to Bowling Green, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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