What is a pro or con of living in Chicago, Illinoiscompared to Rolling Meadows, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 3% more expensive in Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in Chicago, Illinois copmared to Rolling Meadows, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois should increase to $52,699 in Chicago, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROLLING MEADOWS vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Rolling Meadows, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 5.4% more expensive than Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,699 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Rolling Meadows, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Chicago
than in Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Rolling Meadows, IL vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to Rolling Meadows, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

15.9% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Rolling Meadows, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rolling Meadows, IL vs. Chicago, IL

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