Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 11.0% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $178,028 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
44% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Arlington Heights, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower