Cost of living in the Rockford Metro Area
2 counties across IL. Population: 336,605.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Rockford Metro Area
Average rent across the Rockford metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Rockford Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Rockford Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Rockford Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Rockford Metro Area
The Rockford metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Rockford IL$2,920/moPop283,289 Rent$900/mo Income$64,363/yrRockford IL 283,289 $900/mo $64,363/yr $2,920/mo
- Boone County IL$2,973/moPop53,316 Rent$900/mo Income$81,638/yrBoone County IL 53,316 $900/mo $81,638/yr $2,973/mo
Compare counties in the Rockford Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Rockford Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Rockford Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Rockford metro area is approximately $2,928 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Rockford Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Rockford metro area is $900 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Rockford Metro Area?
Winnebago County, IL is the most affordable county in the Rockford metro area at approximately $2,920 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Rockford Metro Area?
Boone County, IL is the most expensive county in the Rockford metro area at approximately $2,973 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Rockford Metro Area?
The Rockford metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Rockford, Boone County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.