Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 15.4% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,834 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California 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 California City
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. California City, CA
Compared to Arlington Heights, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower