Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Cottage Grove, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin is 36.3% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $163,551 in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Cottage Grove
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Cottage Grove, WI
Compared to Rockford, Cottage Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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