Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 12.4% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,630 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Arlington Heights, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  8.7% lower
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