What is a pro or con of living in Arlington Heights, Illinoiscompared to Springfield, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 67% more expensive in Arlington Heights.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington Heights, Illinois copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $30,000 in Springfield, Missouri should increase to $42,396 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 41.3% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $42,396 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Arlington Heights, IL

Compared to Springfield, Arlington Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

137.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

51.7% higher

Health

12.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MO vs. Arlington Heights, IL

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