Rolling Meadows, Illinois vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 73.2% more expensive than Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $107,390 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Rolling Meadows, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Oakland
than in Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Rolling Meadows, IL vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Rolling Meadows, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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