Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Rochester, Minnesota


The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 22.0% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,219 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Rochester
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Rochester, MN
Compared to Rockford, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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