Rockford, Illinois vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 52.4% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,950 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Germantown
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Rockford, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  241.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  70.8% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher