Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 13.0% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,268 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in West St. Paul
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Arlington Heights, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher