Sacramento, California vs. Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 16.2% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $10,056 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rolling Meadows, Illinois is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Rolling Meadows
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Rolling Meadows, IL
Compared to Sacramento, Rolling Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher