Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Rolling Meadows, Illinois


The cost of living in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 1.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $49,275 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rolling Meadows, Illinois is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Rolling Meadows
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Rolling Meadows, IL
Compared to Bakersfield, Rolling Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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