Rolling Meadows, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 111.0% more expensive than Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $316,487 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Rolling Meadows, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in San Jose
than in Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Rolling Meadows, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Rolling Meadows, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.0% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  356.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower