What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Rockford, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 410% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Rockford, Illinois?

A salary of $85,000 in Rockford, Illinois should increase to $189,063 in New York, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCKFORD vs. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Rockford, Illinois vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 122.4% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $189,063 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
410% more expensive in New York
than in Rockford, Illinois

Rockford, IL vs. New York, NY

Compared to Rockford, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

122.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

30.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

672.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

51.7% higher

Commute

119.5% higher

Health

20.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

30.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Rockford, Illinois vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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