Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington Heights, Illinois vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 5.0% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,509 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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