Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Middlesex, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middlesex, New Jersey is 2.9% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,570 in Middlesex, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middlesex, New Jersey is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Middlesex
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Middlesex, NJ
Compared to Arlington Heights, Middlesex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher