What is the cost of living in Rockton, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Rockton has an overall cost of living index of 96, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Rockton has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Rockton ranks as #114 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Rockton ranks as the #222 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Rockton Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Rockton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Rockton is 98.
The Groceries index in Rockton is 98.
The Health index in Rockton is 90.
The Housing index in Rockton is 97.
The Transportation index in Rockton is 100.
The Utilities index in Rockton is 99.
| Living Expense | Rockton | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Rockton Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Rockton, 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 Rockton is $288,099.
The Median Rent in Rockton is $914.
The Median Income in Rockton is $119,058.
The Home Value To Income in Rockton is 2.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Rockton is 0.09x.
Rockton, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Rockton Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Rockton Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Rockton Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Rockton Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Rockton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Rockton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Rockford, IL has a cost of living index of 89, 0.9x Rockton.
Janesville, WI has a cost of living index of 95, 1.0x Rockton.
Beloit, WI has a cost of living index of 88, 0.9x Rockton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Rockton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 147,521 | 89 | 0.9x |
| Janesville, WI | 66,030 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Beloit, WI | 36,534 | 88 | 0.9x |
| Belvidere, IL | 24,752 | 90 | 0.9x |
| Loves Park, IL | 23,502 | 90 | 0.9x |
| Machesney Park, IL | 22,630 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Roscoe, IL | 10,706 | 101 | 1.1x |
| South Beloit, IL | 7,946 | 92 | 1.0x |
| Candlewick Lake, IL | 5,448 | 99 | 1.0x |
