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New Berlin, WI vs Rolling Meadows, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Rolling Meadows or is it cheaper to live in New Berlin?
- Rolling Meadows is 1.5% less expensive than New Berlin.

Which city has more affordable housing, Rolling Meadows or New Berlin?
- Rolling Meadows housing costs are 21.1% less expensive than New Berlin housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in New Berlin or is Health Care more affordable in Rolling Meadows.
- Health related expenses are 12.5% less in Rolling Meadows.
 New Berlin, WIRolling Meadows, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.7100
 Food & Groceries99.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.0100
 Housing118.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$273,200$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock119.5100
 Miscellaneous135.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for New Berlin    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

New Berlin is also home to a long standing neo nazi organization -- calling itself "the new  More

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I have been living in New Berlin for 8 years. At first look it appears to be a very nice place to live. However, after looking a bit deeper, I find that the general  More

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Over 16 years ago

New Berlin is way overrated. It is by far the most boring city/neighborhood i've ever lived or been in. It is conservative, uptight and dreary. The apartments are  More

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Reviews for Rolling Meadows    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Rolling Meadows is a smaller suburb near everything. I love the fact that there is almost no traffic in Rolling Meadows, yet I am only minutes from anything I ever  More

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