Riverside, California vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 13.8% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $64,653 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Riverside, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher