Rolling Meadows, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 18.8% cheaper than Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,390 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Rolling Meadows, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Rolling Meadows, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Rolling Meadows, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower