Buffalo, New York vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 30.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $61,392 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Buffalo, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher