Rock Falls, IL Cost of Living


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Rock Falls cost of living score
74.3
Less expensive
25.7% lower
than the US average
20.7% lower
than the Illinois average
Rock Falls, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.7% lower than the U.S. average and 20.7% higher than the average for Illinois.

Rock Falls, IL

Housing costs in Rock Falls?
A typical home costs $94,100, which is 72.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.1% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rock Falls costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 50.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Rock Falls?
To live comfortably in Rock Falls, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $18,000 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rock Falls?
The cost of living in Rock Falls, IL is relatively inexpensive compared to other cities in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index is around 79.1, which is well below the US average of 100. This means that residents of Rock Falls can expect their groceries, transportation, utilities, and other basic necessities to be significantly less expensive than those in other parts of the country. Additionally, housing prices are very reasonable; according to Zillow, the median home value is $87,400 and median rent is only $868 per month. Overall, Rock Falls offers an affordable lifestyle that can easily fit within most budgets.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRock FallsIllinoisUnited States
  74.393.7100.0
  91.494100
  118.696.9100.0
  34.780.2100.0
  $94,100$241,700$338,100
  102.4%97.7%100.0%
  66.2106.2100.0
  103.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Not a good place for my womans protest. got arrested from one of the 8 cops. writing from prison. love yall stay safe out there. <3 #speakingfromtheheart #susanbanthony  More

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Over 17 years ago

The initial cost of housing is very reasonable but the property taxes will kill you. The way that the state handles school funding and health care funding leaves a lot  More

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