Rockford, Illinois vs. Kankakee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kankakee, Illinois is 2.6% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,311 in Kankakee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kankakee, Illinois is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Kankakee
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Kankakee, IL
Compared to Rockford, Kankakee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher