Median Home Price
$416,478.13
Median Rent
$2,039.84/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.0
Property Tax RateTIE
2.27%
Price Change (1Y)
+5.0%
Price Change (5Y)
+25.1%
Break-Even Years
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$170,842
Median Home PriceBETTER
$195,413.19
Median RentBETTER
$1,211.55/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
13.4
Property Tax RateTIE
2.27%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+8.0%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+39.8%
Break-Even YearsBETTER
5 years
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
+$20,428
Key Differences
Home Prices
Naperville's median home price of $416,478.13 is higher than Rockford's $195,413.19 by 113%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Naperville costs $2,039.84/mo compared to $1,211.55/mo in Rockford—a difference of $828.29/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Naperville favors renting, while Rockford favors buying.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.