Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 12.3% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $109,645 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Madison
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Arlington Heights, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower