Rock City, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Rock City, Illinois?
$2,730 / month
for a family, 49.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,760 for the year for a family.
$1,967 / month
for a single person, 58.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,600 for the year for a single person.

Rock City cost of living score
72.7
Less expensive
27.3% lower
than the US average
22.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Rock City, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.3% lower than the U.S. average and 22.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Rock City, IL

Housing costs in Rock City?
A typical home costs $170,500, which is 49.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rock City costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 63.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Rock City?
To live comfortably in Rock City, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $32,760 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rock City?
Rock City, IL is a great place to live with its low cost of living. The median home cost is around $106,700, about half the national average. The cost of food, utilities, and transportation are all much lower than the U.S. average as well. Living in Rock City also provides access to quality healthcare and educational opportunities at an affordable rate. Overall, Rock City can provide a great quality of life for those looking for a more budget-friendly option.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRock CityIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  92.5  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  99.9  Unlock100.0
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  104.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 19 years ago

I might be moving to Rockford, can any tell me which neighborthoods are nice, queit, with land scape and trees ect.... (ranch style  More

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