What is a pro or con of living in Stamford, Connecticutcompared to Arlington Heights, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Stamford.

What salary do I need to live in Stamford, Connecticut copmared to Arlington Heights, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington Heights, Illinois should increase to $60,943 in Stamford, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS vs. STAMFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut is 21.9% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,943 in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Stamford, Connecticut is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Stamford
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Arlington Heights, IL vs. Stamford, CT

Compared to Arlington Heights, Stamford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.9% higher

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Renter

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.2% higher

Commute

7.8% lower

Health

44.1% higher

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Personal

13.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Stamford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington Heights, IL vs. Stamford, CT

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