Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington Heights, Illinois vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 7.1% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,453 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Chicago
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington_Heights, IL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Arlington_Heights, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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