Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Rancho Mirage, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Mirage, California is 27.9% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,971 in Rancho Mirage, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Mirage, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Rancho Mirage
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Rancho Mirage, CA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Rancho Mirage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower