Sparta, New Jersey vs. Rockford, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 40.8% cheaper than Sparta, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $29,609 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Sparta, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Rockford
than in Sparta, New Jersey
Sparta, NJ vs. Rockford, IL
Compared to Sparta, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower