Zip 60008 (Rolling Meadows, IL) Cost of Living


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Rolling Meadows cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Rolling Meadows (zip 60008), Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Zip 60008 (Rolling Meadows, IL)

Housing costs in Rolling Meadows?
A typical home costs $251,300, which is 25.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.0% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rolling Meadows costs $1,680 per month, which is 33.3% more than the national average of $1,260 and 16.7% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Rolling Meadows?
To live comfortably in Rolling Meadows (zip 60008), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $48,240 for a family, and $58,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rolling Meadows?
The cost of living in Rolling Meadows, IL is relatively high compared to the national average. Housing costs are quite expensive, with an average home price of $271,900 and median rent for a two-bedroom apartment coming in at around $1,450 per month. Goods and services such as groceries, healthcare, and transportation also tend to be more expensive than the national averages. However, taxes in Rolling Meadows are lower than many other areas in Illinois which helps to offset some of those extra costs. In addition, the area has plenty of job opportunities available which helps to make living here more affordable overall.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRolling MeadowsIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  96.894100
  88.096.9100.0
  91.180.2100.0
  $251,300$241,700$338,100
  95.9%97.7%100.0%
  119.6106.2100.0
  139.7107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Rolling Meadows
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Over 16 years ago

Where I live the 696 is our only public transportation and it only runs during the week I am here to say that we need this bus to be also running on the  More

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Over 17 years ago

There is no better place to live in Rolling Meadows than Saratoga Condominium Association. It is a relatively new condominium conversion (3/05). it is well managed and  More

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