Rockford, IL Rankings


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Rockford, IL is a city that is well known for its extensive range of rankings. According to BestPlaces.net, Rockford ranks as the 6th best large metro area in the nation for job growth and economic development. It also ranks highly when it comes to cost of living, with an index of 86.3 out of 100 compared to the national average of 100, making it one of the most affordable cities in the United States. Additionally, Rockford ranks 8th in America’s Best Affordable Places to Live according to US News and World Report, further proving its affordability. Furthermore, BestPlaces Magazine has ranked Rockford 9th on its list of The Best Places for Business and Career Opportunities in the country. As evident from these rankings, Rockford is an ideal place for individuals looking to live and work without worrying about a high cost of living or lack of job opportunities.

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here my whole life . I love  More

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I was raised in the area and lived here 3/4 of my life. Rockford has definitely made efforts to bring events into the area so there are things to do and they have  More

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Over 5 years ago

Rockford has made great strides in the past 20 years. Downtown used to be a ghost town. Now, there are activities almost every weekend. City government has worked to  More

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