Rockford, Illinois vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 52.5% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,253 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Rockford, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher