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Arlington Heights, IL vs Westfield, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Westfield or is it cheaper to live in Arlington Heights?
- Westfield is 0.3% more expensive than Arlington Heights.

Which city has more affordable housing, Westfield or Arlington Heights?
- Westfield housing costs are 8.3% less expensive than Arlington Heights housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Arlington Heights or is Health Care more affordable in Westfield.
- Health related expenses are 13.1% more in Westfield.
 Arlington Heights, ILWestfield, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock106.0100
 Food & Groceries99.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.5100
 Housing133.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$425,700$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.0100
 Miscellaneous140.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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Reviews for Westfield    7 Reviews

The growth in Westfield in the past 15 years has been amazing. Beautiful, well-planned neighborhoods, a great variety of housing, many new amenities for residents...  More

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Over 11 years ago

Westfield, in Hamilton county has the normal amount of dog owners per capita. Dogs are not welcome everywhere but tolerance is getting better. The big downside is a  More

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Over 13 years ago

The Indy metro has a lot going for it, but the climate -- hot, humid summers; icy, sleety winters-- is a big negative, especially if you have allergy or sinus issues.  More

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