Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. West Allis, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Allis, Wisconsin is 24.3% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,332 in West Allis, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Allis, Wisconsin is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in West Allis
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. West Allis, WI
Compared to Arlington Heights, West Allis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower