What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Rockford, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 385% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Rockford, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Rockford, Illinois should increase to $99,340 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCKFORD vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rockford, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 98.7% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $99,340 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
385% more expensive in Washington
than in Rockford, Illinois

Rockford, IL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Rockford, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

98.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

27.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

532.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.9% higher

Commute

64.0% higher

Health

9.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Rockford, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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