Farmington, WA vs Rockford, WA

Farmington is moderately more affordable than Rockford, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Farmington scores 76 compared to 84 for Rockford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rockford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $481/month compared to $867/month in Rockford — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Farmington has cheaper rent, Rockford actually has lower median home values ($270,300 vs $287,500).

Median household income in Farmington is $55,750 compared to $70,625 in Rockford (-21.1%). While Rockford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, less than the 14.7% in Rockford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.6°F vs 49.8°F). Farmington receives more rainfall at 17.5" per year compared to 17.4" in Rockford.