Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 21.0% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,285 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Arlington Heights, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower