Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 46.9% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $146,886 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower