What is the cost of living in Rochelle, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Rochelle has an overall cost of living index of 93, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Rochelle has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Rochelle ranks as #96 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Rochelle ranks as the #240 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Rochelle Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Rochelle. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Rochelle is 102.
The Groceries index in Rochelle is 100.
The Health index in Rochelle is 71.
The Housing index in Rochelle is 101.
The Transportation index in Rochelle is 98.
The Utilities index in Rochelle is 100.
| Living Expense | Rochelle | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 71 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Rochelle Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Rochelle, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Rochelle is $187,169.
The Median Rent in Rochelle is $985.
The Median Income in Rochelle is $66,307.
The Home Value To Income in Rochelle is 2.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Rochelle is 0.18x.
Rochelle, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Rochelle Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Rochelle Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Rochelle Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Rochelle Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Rochelle
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Rochelle. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Naperville, IL has a cost of living index of 133, 1.4x Rochelle.
Wheaton, IL has a cost of living index of 127, 1.4x Rochelle.
Hoffman Estates, IL has a cost of living index of 118, 1.3x Rochelle.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Rochelle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 150,692 | 133 | 1.4x |
| Wheaton, IL | 53,557 | 127 | 1.4x |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 51,175 | 118 | 1.3x |
| Bartlett, IL | 40,501 | 119 | 1.3x |
| Carol Stream, IL | 39,460 | 112 | 1.2x |
| Batavia, IL | 27,151 | 118 | 1.3x |
| Geneva, IL | 21,258 | 126 | 1.4x |
| Cary, IL | 17,923 | 109 | 1.2x |
| Warrenville, IL | 14,718 | 109 | 1.2x |
| Winfield, IL | 10,095 | 128 | 1.4x |
