Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Arkansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 13.5% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,235 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Arkansas City, KS
Compared to Rockford, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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