Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 30.4% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,775 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Decatur
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Arlington Heights, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower