Cost of Living Calculator - Lawrence, Kansas vs Arlington Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 24.0% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $62,017 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Lawrence, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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