Cost of Living Calculator - Northwood, Iowa vs Rock Island, Illinois


The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 2.3% cheaper than Northwood, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,857 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Northwood, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Northwood, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Northwood, Iowa
Northwood, IA vs Rock Island, IL
Compared to Northwood, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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