Park Forest, Illinois vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 13.3% cheaper than Park Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,364 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Park Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Rockford
than in Park Forest, Illinois
Park Forest, IL vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Park Forest, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower