Rochester, IL vs Worth, IL

Rochester, IL and Worth, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.1% difference in their overall index. Rochester scores 92 while Worth scores 89 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Rochester is $1,333/month compared to $1,164/month in Worth — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Worth is more affordable at $220,200 median vs $241,900.

Median household income in Rochester is $112,689 compared to $56,998 in Worth (+97.7%). While Rochester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rochester spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Worth.