Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Rolling Meadows, Illinois


The cost of living in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 21.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,061 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rolling Meadows, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Rolling Meadows
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Rolling Meadows, IL
Compared to Austin, Rolling Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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