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


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 52.7% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $137,417 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Oakland
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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