Cost of Living Calculator - El Monte, California vs Arlington Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 19.4% cheaper than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $60,461 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in El Monte, California
El Monte, CA vs Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to El Monte, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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