Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 70.0% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $127,487 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.0% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower