What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Arlington Heights, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 150% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Arlington Heights, Illinois?

A salary of $82,000 in Arlington Heights, Illinois should increase to $124,986 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 52.4% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $124,986 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Arlington Heights, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Arlington Heights, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

112.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% lower

Commute

31.3% higher

Health

2.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington Heights, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA

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