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


The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 5.2% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $131,493 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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