Rockford, Illinois vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 32.5% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,736 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in State College
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. State College, PA
Compared to Rockford, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher