Cary, Illinois vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 10.5% more expensive than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,258 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Cary, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher