Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington Heights, Illinois vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 308.0% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $306,050 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
924% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  308.0% 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
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  883.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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