Arlington, Virginia vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 28.5% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $100,149 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Arlington, Arlington Heights 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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