Rockford, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 79, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 21.0 percent lower than the U.S. average and 15.7 percent higher than the average for Illinois.
A typical home costs $132,700, which is 60.8 percent less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.1 percent less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rockford costs $940 per month, which is 34.3 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 34.0 percent more than the state average of $1,260.
To live comfortably in Rockford, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Rockford is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Rockford, Illinois is more expensive.
Rockford cost of living is 79.0