Muskegon, Michigan vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 2.9% cheaper than Muskegon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $97,055 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Muskegon, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Muskegon, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Rockford
than in Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon, MI vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Muskegon, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower