Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Arlington Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 52.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $23,689 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to San Francisco, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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