HEAD TO HEAD
Longview vs Rockford
Longview leads Rockford on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Longview, TX
wins 3 of 5 factors
Rockford, IL
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Longview | Rockford |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 92 | 92 |
| Affordable to rent | 87 ◆ | 83 |
| Climate comfort | 91 ◆ | 34 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 60 ◆ | 40 |
| Big-city amenities | 58 | 63 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Longview | Rockford |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $221K | $221K |
| Typical rent | $1,203/mo | $1,319/mo |
| Average temperature | 18.7°C | 8.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.59 kWh/m²/day | 3.92 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #173 | #153 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.