Bowie, Maryland vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 9.8% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,121 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Bowie, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower