What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Arlington Heights, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 80% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Arlington Heights, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington Heights, Illinois should increase to $66,349 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 32.7% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,349 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Boston
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Arlington Heights, IL vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Arlington Heights, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

85.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.2% higher

Commute

4.7% higher

Health

1.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington Heights, IL vs. Boston, MA

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