Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 29.3% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,595 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Golden
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Arlington Heights, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% higher
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher