Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 11.1% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,118 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rolling Meadows, Illinois is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Rolling Meadows
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Rolling Meadows, IL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Rolling Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher