Columbia, Missouri vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 28.7% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $64,365 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Columbia, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  70.6% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher