Rockford, Illinois vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 0.9% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,538 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Rockford, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher