San Jose, California vs. Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 52.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $23,698 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rolling Meadows, Illinois is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Rolling Meadows
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Rolling Meadows, IL
Compared to San Jose, Rolling Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher