Boulder, Colorado vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 31.0% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,487 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Boulder, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher