Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 45.2% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $123,382 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Seattle
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher