Kansas City, Missouri vs. Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 15.9% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $57,964 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rolling Meadows, Illinois is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Rolling Meadows
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Rolling Meadows, IL
Compared to Kansas City, Rolling Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher