Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 23.4% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,418 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Arlington Heights, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% lower
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower