Cost of Living Calculator - St. Louis, Missouri vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 8.3% cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $45,828 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Rockford
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs Rockford, IL
Compared to St. Louis, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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