Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Arlington Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 4.8% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $35,241 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Santa Maria, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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