Columbus, Ohio vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 33.8% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $107,037 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Columbus, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher