Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 29.2% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $64,581 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher