Santa Clara, California vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 50.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $24,585 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Santa Clara, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher