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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $1.9K/month more in Rockford, IL

$150.0K in your current city equals $173.1K in Rockford, IL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 25.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,923
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$23.1K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Akron, OH

Population:189K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$113K

Rockford, IL

Population:146K
Cost Index:
126
(26% above avg)
Median Home:$158K

Akron, OH

The Buckeye State

189K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 189K residents.

Rockford, IL

The Prairie State

146K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Illinois, this city has a population of 146K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Akron, OH vs Rockford, IL

Housing
↑ 62.5%
Akron, OH
$1,489
Rockford, IL
$2,419
Difference
$931
more
Other
↑ 12.9%
Akron, OH
$1,548
Rockford, IL
$1,748
Difference
$200
more
Healthcare
↑ 35.2%
Akron, OH
$525
Rockford, IL
$710
Difference
$185
more
All Utilities
↑ 8.4%
Akron, OH
$463
Rockford, IL
$502
Difference
$38.80
more
Groceries
↓ 2.0%
Akron, OH
$967
Rockford, IL
$948
Difference
$19.02
less
Transportation
↑ 1.1%
Akron, OH
$1,359
Rockford, IL
$1,373
Difference
$14.40
more

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Akron, OH: Akron Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)

Rockford, IL has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$702
To$639
↓ $63.00
1 Bed
From$769
To$705
↓ $64.00
2 Bed
From$989
To$921
↓ $68.00
3 Bed
From$1,209
To$1,219
↑ $10.00
Akron, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $770–$1,040/mo

Rockford, ILZIP-level data

1BR range: $810–$1,130/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,351
Monthly in Akron, OH
$7,700
Monthly in Rockford, IL
$1,349
Difference

Home Values

Akron
Rockford
$113K
Median Value
$158K
↑ +1.8%
YoY Change
↑ +8.6%
↑ +38.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +69.3%
$73K - $245K
Price Range
$102K - $256K

Homes in Rockford are 40% more expensive than Akron

Calculate payment - AkronCalculate payment - Rockford

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $3.0K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$250
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.0%
Rate difference

Akron, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Rockford, IL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Illinois State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,797/month
$105.6K

Additional Tax Information

Akron, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Rockford, IL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:2.2%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Akron
Rockford
54 Moderate
Air Quality
42 Good
37.2%
Good Air Days
72.1%
98 High
Climate Risk
94 Moderate
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌪💨
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.4°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
10 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.4°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
10 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Ohio and Illinois on TaxTakeHome.com

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