DeKalb, Illinois vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 10.0% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,010 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Rockford
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Dekalb, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower