Rockford, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Floyd County / Rockford / Zip Codes

Rockford cost of living score
72.6
Less expensive
27.4% lower
than the US average
9.4% lower
than the Iowa average
Rockford, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.4% lower than the U.S. average and 9.4% higher than the average for Iowa.

Rockford, IA

Housing costs in Rockford?
A typical home costs $160,200, which is 52.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.8% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rockford costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Rockford?
To live comfortably in Rockford, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $30,600 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rockford?
Rockford, IA is known for being an affordable place to live. The cost of living here is lower than most other areas in Iowa and the region. According to Sperling's Best Places, Rockford has a composite index of 80.7, which is well below the national average of 100. This means that the cost of basic items such as food and housing are significantly lower than those of other cities in the area. Furthermore, Rockford offers some of the lowest taxes in Iowa which also adds to its affordability. All these factors make Rockford an attractive option for people looking to live comfortably on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRockfordIowaUnited States
  72.680.1100.0
  96.794.4100
  100.6108.2100.0
  42.855.4100.0
  $160,200$194,900$338,100
  100.5%98.5%100.0%
  73.771.4100.0
  86.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

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