What is a pro or con of living in St. Charles, Illinoiscompared to Arlington Heights, Illinois?

Transportation is 25% cheaper in St. Charles.

What salary do I need to live in St. Charles, Illinois copmared to Arlington Heights, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington Heights, Illinois could decrease to $44,637 in St. Charles, Illinois (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. ST. CHARLES
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. St. Charles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Illinois is 10.7% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,637 in St. Charles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Charles, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
25% cheaper in St. Charles
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Arlington Heights, IL vs. St. Charles, IL

Compared to Arlington Heights, St. Charles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.7% higher

Commute

25.3% lower

Health

5.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. St. Charles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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