Cost of Living in Rosewood Heights, IL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 84, Rosewood Heights, IL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and 4% above the Illinois state average of 80. Rosewood Heights is a small community of 4,047 residents.

The median household income in Rosewood Heights is $80,753, which is 7% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Rosewood Heights. The area sees an average annual temperature of 57.4°F, with summers averaging 79°F and winters around 35°F. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches spread over roughly 114 days.

Everyday prices in the St. Louis, MO-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Everyday Prices in Rosewood Heights

BLS Average Prices for the St. Louis, MO-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

⛽

$3.03

Gasoline (regular)

per gallon

-1% vs US

🥚

$2.47

Eggs (grade A, large)

per dozen

-1% vs US

🥛

$3.97

Milk (whole)

per gallon

-1% vs US

🍞

$1.83

Bread (white)

per lb

-1% vs US

🍗

$4.09

Chicken breast

per lb

-1% vs US

⚡

$0.15

Electricity

per kWh

-19% vs US

Climate in Rosewood Heights

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

57.4°F

Avg Temperature

41.7"

Rainfall / Year

114d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	46	57	68	77	86	90	88	81	69	56	45
Avg °F	32	37	47	58	68	77	80	79	71	59	47	37
Low °F	24	28	37	47	58	67	71	69	61	49	37	29
Rain"	2.6	2.2	3.5	4.7	4.8	4.5	3.9	3.4	3.0	3.2	3.4	2.5

Cost of Living in Rosewood Heights, IL