What is a pro or con of living in Arlington Heights, Illinoiscompared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 45% more expensive in Arlington Heights.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington Heights, Illinois copmared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts should increase to $54,787 in Arlington Heights, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTHAMPTON vs. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 9.6% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,787 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
45% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. Arlington Heights, IL

Compared to Northampton, Arlington Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

6.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.4% lower

Commute

45.7% higher

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.7% higher

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Northampton, MA vs. Arlington Heights, IL

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