Chicago, Illinois vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 7.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,818 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Chicago, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher