Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 6.0% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $296,198 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
37% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Arlington Heights, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower