Mesa, Arizona vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 6.6% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $152,498 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
63% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Mesa, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher