Rockford, IL Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Rockford, IL Summary
Cost of living in Rockford research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Rockford is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.
On a city-by-city basis in Illinois, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:
The cost of living index in Rockford is 82, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Rockford is 0.8x lower than the national average.
Rockford ranks as the #20 cheapest in Illinois out of 336.
Rockford ranks as the #221 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.
The median home value in Rockford is $172,852.
The median income in Rockford is $53,328.
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Rockford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
What is the cost of living in Rockford, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Rockford has an overall cost of living index of 82, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Rockford has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Illinois's index of 97.
The standard of living in Rockford ranks as #20 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Rockford ranks as the #316 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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In Illinois
In America
Rockford Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Rockford. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Rockford is 87.
The Groceries index in Rockford is 95.
The Health index in Rockford is 102.
The Housing index in Rockford is 63.
The Transportation index in Rockford is 111.
The Utilities index in Rockford is 86.
| Living Expense | Rockford | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 87 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 91 | 100 | |
Rockford, 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 2019-2023. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Rockford is $172,852.
The Median Rent in Rockford is $954.
The Median Income in Rockford is $53,328.
The Home Value To Income in Rockford is 3.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Rockford is 0.21x.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
Rockford, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Rockford Services Costs Vs. Illinois
Detailed Rockford Groceries Costs Vs. Illinois
Detailed Rockford Health Costs Vs. Illinois
Detailed Rockford Transportation Costs Vs. Illinois
Detailed Rockford Utilities Costs Vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Rockford
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Rockford. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Beloit, WI has a cost of living index of 82, 1.0x Rockford.
Belvidere, IL has a cost of living index of 86, 1.0x Rockford.
Loves Park, IL has a cost of living index of 85, 1.0x Rockford.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Rockford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit, WI | 36,554 | 82 | 1.0x |
| Belvidere, IL | 24,510 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Loves Park, IL | 23,185 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Machesney Park, IL | 22,744 | 90 | 1.1x |
| Roscoe, IL | 10,881 | 98 | 1.2x |
| Rockton, IL | 8,238 | 94 | 1.1x |
| South Beloit, IL | 7,930 | 87 | 1.1x |
