2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Rolling Meadows, IL vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Is it cheaper to live in Sun Prairie or is it cheaper to live in Rolling Meadows?
- Sun Prairie is 2.2% less expensive than Rolling Meadows.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sun Prairie or Rolling Meadows?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 14.7% more expensive than Rolling Meadows housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rolling Meadows or is Health Care more affordable in Sun Prairie.
- Health related expenses are 5.6% more in Sun Prairie.
 Rolling Meadows, ILSun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock103.4100
 Food & Groceries97.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.9100
 Housing93.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$359,400$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.2100
 Miscellaneous140.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

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