Fort Worth, Texas vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 15.4% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,685 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Fort Worth, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower