What is a pro or con of living in Arlington Heights, Illinoiscompared to Granite City, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 286% more expensive in Arlington Heights.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington Heights, Illinois copmared to Granite City, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Granite City, Illinois should increase to $78,426 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.

GRANITE CITY vs. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Granite City, Illinois vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 56.9% more expensive than Granite City, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,426 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Granite City, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Granite City, Illinois

Granite City, IL vs. Arlington Heights, IL

Compared to Granite City, Arlington Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

56.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

399.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

36.8% higher

Health

6.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% higher

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Granite City, Illinois vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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