What is a pro or con of living in Arlington Heights, Illinoiscompared to Bloomington, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Arlington Heights.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington Heights, Illinois copmared to Bloomington, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Bloomington, Illinois should increase to $70,146 in Arlington Heights, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLOOMINGTON vs. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Bloomington, Illinois vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 40.3% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,146 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington, IL vs. Arlington Heights, IL

Compared to Bloomington, Arlington Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

111.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% lower

Commute

86.8% higher

Health

19.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Bloomington, Illinois vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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