Irvine, California vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 36.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $95,748 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Irvine, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher