Brookfield, Wisconsin vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 31.9% cheaper than Brookfield, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $34,052 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Rockford
than in Brookfield, Wisconsin
Brookfield, WI vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Brookfield, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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