Rockford, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 9.1% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,916 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Rockford, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher