Madison, Wisconsin vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 14.0% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $57,002 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Madison, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher