Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington Heights, Illinois vs Gardena, California


The cost of living in Gardena, California is 32.6% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,308 in Gardena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardena, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Gardena
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs Gardena, CA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Gardena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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