Aurora, Illinois vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 29.7% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $149,203 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Aurora, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% higher
      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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher