Barrington, Illinois vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 20.1% cheaper than Barrington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,905 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Barrington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is cheaper than Barrington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Arlington
than in Barrington, Illinois
Barrington, IL vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Barrington, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower