Cost of Living Calculator - Gardner, Kansas vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 22.4% cheaper than Gardner, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $38,792 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardner, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Gardner, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Rockford
than in Gardner, Kansas
Gardner, KS vs Rockford, IL
Compared to Gardner, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower

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