What is a pro or con of living in Rockford, Michigancompared to Independence, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in Rockford.

What salary do I need to live in Rockford, Michigan copmared to Independence, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Independence, Missouri should increase to $60,643 in Rockford, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDEPENDENCE vs. ROCKFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Missouri vs. Rockford, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Michigan is 21.3% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $60,643 in Rockford, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rockford, Michigan is more expensive than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Rockford
than in Independence, Missouri

Independence, MO vs. Rockford, MI

Compared to Independence, Rockford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

113.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

11.3% higher

Health

20.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Independence, Missouri vs. Rockford, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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