What is a pro or con of living in Arlington Heights, Illinoiscompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 78% more expensive in Arlington Heights.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington Heights, Illinois copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $80,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $109,444 in Arlington Heights, Illinois (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.

COLUMBIA vs. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 36.8% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $109,444 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Arlington Heights, IL

Compared to Columbia, Arlington Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

137.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% lower

Commute

64.8% higher

Health

23.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Arlington Heights, IL

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