Rockford, Illinois vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 35.1% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,792 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Rockford, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher