Rock Falls, IL vs Zion, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Rock Falls is 26% cheaper than Zion. With a cost index of 63 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Rock Falls to Zion should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Rock Falls is $745/month compared to $1,139/month in Zion — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rock Falls is more affordable at $82,400 median vs $179,100.

Median household income in Rock Falls is $48,733 compared to $62,574 in Zion (-22.1%). The higher salaries in Zion partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Rock Falls spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Zion.