Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 12.6% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $139,792 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Dallas
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Arlington Heights, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower