Rockford, Illinois vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 0.8% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,604 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Rockford, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher