Fairfield, Iowa vs. Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 37.7% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,507 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rolling Meadows, Illinois is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Rolling Meadows
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. Rolling Meadows, IL
Compared to Fairfield, Rolling Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% higher
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  95.6% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher