What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Arlington Heights, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 129% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Arlington Heights, Illinois?

A salary of $94,000 in Arlington Heights, Illinois should increase to $130,429 in San Diego, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 38.8% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $130,429 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in San Diego
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Arlington Heights, IL vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Arlington Heights, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

98.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

4.5% lower

Health

1.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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