Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Decatur, Illinois


The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 9.6% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $27,111 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Decatur
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Decatur, IL
Compared to Rockford, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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