Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs Arlington Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 2.4% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $48,776 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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