Sterling, Virginia vs. Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is 23.2% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,636 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rolling Meadows, Illinois is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Rolling Meadows
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Rolling Meadows, IL
Compared to Sterling, Rolling Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower