2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Sullivan, MO vs Rolla, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in Rolla or is it cheaper to live in Sullivan?
- Rolla is 10.2% less expensive than Sullivan.

Which city has more affordable housing, Rolla or Sullivan?
- Rolla housing costs are 14.7% more expensive than Sullivan housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Sullivan or is Health Care more affordable in Rolla.
- Health related expenses are 28.8% more in Rolla.
 Sullivan, MORolla, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.2100
 Food & Groceries95.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock120.8100
 Housing47.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$182,500$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock61.0100
 Miscellaneous80.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Sullivan    1 Reviews

The City has control over all utilities. The electric bill went up 80%. Winters are cold. The increase started during a cold time of year. Many people are talking about  More

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Reviews for Rolla    11 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Rolla is somewhat dominated by missouri S&T (Missouri University of Science &Technology) formerly known as UMR. The student population is huge. This year alone there are  More

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When looking for a comfortable temporary home for an educational pit stop along the road of life, Rolla is a great place to do so. With our blue ribbon elementary  More

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Rolla is a great place to live, but it is getting worse. There are too many outsiders, imports, transplants from other states, interlopers moving in here. All they want  More

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