Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 111.1% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,429 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Arlington Heights, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.1% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher