Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 13.9% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,068 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Rockford
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Lafayette, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower