Rockford, IL Cost Of Living
Rockford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Illinois
In America
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 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Illinois, Rockford has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Rockford ranks as #938 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Rockford ranks as the #5,481 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
Rockford Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
| Living Expense | Rockford | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
Rockford, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
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Detailed Rockford Services Costs Vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Rockford
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Rockford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit, WI | 36,804 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Belvidere, IL | 24,932 | 84 | 1.0x |
| Loves Park, IL | 23,274 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Machesney Park, IL | 22,709 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Roscoe, IL | 10,632 | 97 | 1.1x |
| South Beloit, IL | 7,730 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Rockton, IL | 7,710 | 94 | 1.1x |
