Carlsbad, California vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 41.2% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $58,830 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Carlsbad, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher