Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Wales, Florida vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 11.6% cheaper than Lake Wales, Florida.

You would need a salary of $37,148 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wales, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Wales, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Rockford
than in Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales, FL vs Rockford, IL
Compared to Lake Wales, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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