Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Mercer, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer, Wisconsin is 26.9% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,548 in Mercer, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer, Wisconsin is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Mercer
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Mercer, WI
Compared to Arlington Heights, Mercer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower