Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 12.4% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,010 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Edison
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Edison, NJ
Compared to Arlington Heights, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher