Orland Park, IL vs Rolling Meadows, IL

Orland Park, IL and Rolling Meadows, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.4% difference in their overall index. Orland Park scores 107 while Rolling Meadows scores 108 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Orland Park is $1,415/month compared to $1,563/month in Rolling Meadows — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orland Park has cheaper rent, Rolling Meadows actually has lower median home values ($299,700 vs $349,400).

Median household income in Orland Park is $98,979 compared to $100,424 in Rolling Meadows (-1.4%). While Rolling Meadows is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Orland Park spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Rolling Meadows.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 50.8°F). Orland Park receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 32.3" in Rolling Meadows.