Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Ellington, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellington, Connecticut is 6.1% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,853 in Ellington, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellington, Connecticut is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Ellington
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Ellington, CT
Compared to Arlington Heights, Ellington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower