Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 56.1% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $117,064 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Columbia
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Rockford, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% higher

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