Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 28.5% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,924 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Arlington Heights, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% lower
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower