Kirkwood, Missouri vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 8.0% more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $237,682 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Kirkwood, Missouri
Kirkwood, MO vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Kirkwood, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher