Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 86.0% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $163,668 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in San Jose
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Arlington Heights, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.0% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower