Cost of Living Calculator - Brookline, Massachusetts vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 62.7% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,986 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Rockford
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs Rockford, IL
Compared to Brookline, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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