Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington Heights, Illinois vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 29.2% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,761 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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