Pekin, Illinois vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 0.5% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,265 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Rockford
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Pekin, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% higher
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower