Rolling Meadows, IL vs Tinley Park, IL

Rolling Meadows, IL and Tinley Park, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.1% difference in their overall index. Rolling Meadows scores 108 while Tinley Park scores 106 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 Rolling Meadows is $1,563/month compared to $1,518/month in Tinley Park — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tinley Park is more affordable at $289,000 median vs $299,700.

Median household income in Rolling Meadows is $100,424 compared to $103,819 in Tinley Park (-3.3%). Tinley Park offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Rolling Meadows spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Tinley Park.

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