Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 9.6% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,785 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rolling Meadows, Illinois is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Rolling Meadows
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Rolling Meadows, IL
Compared to Allentown, Rolling Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher