Richmond, Virginia vs. Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 6.0% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $110,319 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rolling Meadows, Illinois is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% more expensive in Rolling Meadows
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Rolling Meadows, IL
Compared to Richmond, Rolling Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher