Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 37.3% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $79,629 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Appleton, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% higher
      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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  69.9% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher