Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 25.8% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $94,342 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Pittsburgh, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher