Rockford, Illinois vs. Mount Vernon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 9.4% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,317 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to Rockford, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher