Rockford, Illinois vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 0.5% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $104,446 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
15% cheaper in Springfield
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Rockford, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower