Rockford, MI Cost Of Living
Rockford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Michigan
In America
What is the cost of living in Rockford, MI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Rockford has an overall cost of living index of 91 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Michigan, Rockford has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Michigan's index of 91.
The standard of living in Rockford ranks as #1,804 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Michigan. By definition, that implies Rockford ranks as the #4,614 most expensive place in the Wolverine State.
Rockford Cost Of Living Vs. Michigan
| Living Expense | Rockford | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 80 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 103 | 100 | |
Rockford, MI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Michigan, 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.
Median Home Value
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Detailed Rockford Services Costs Vs. Michigan
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Rockford
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Rockford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI | 199,417 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Wyoming, MI | 75,999 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Kentwood, MI | 51,780 | 92 | 1.0x |
| Forest Hills, MI | 28,690 | 112 | 1.2x |
| Walker, MI | 24,930 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Grandville, MI | 15,906 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Northview, MI | 15,209 | 94 | 1.0x |
| East Grand Rapids, MI | 11,855 | 115 | 1.3x |
| Comstock Park, MI | 10,659 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Belding, MI | 5,729 | 81 | 0.9x |
