Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Rolling Meadows, Illinois


The cost of living in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 76.5% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $117,722 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rolling Meadows, Illinois is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Rolling Meadows
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Rolling Meadows, IL
Compared to Palo Alto, Rolling Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.5% 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
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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