Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 36.0% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $47,975 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Rockford
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs Rockford, IL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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