San Marcos, California vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 25.6% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $37,194 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to San Marcos, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher