Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 16.5% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,739 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Albany
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Arlington Heights, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% lower
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher