Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Munster, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Munster, Indiana is 13.6% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,209 in Munster, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Munster, Indiana is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Munster
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Munster, IN
Compared to Arlington Heights, Munster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower