Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 9.2% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,747 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher