Elmwood Park, Illinois vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 31.2% cheaper than Elmwood Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,962 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmwood Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Elmwood Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Rockford
than in Elmwood Park, Illinois
Elmwood Park, IL vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Elmwood Park, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower