What is a pro or con of living in Arlington Heights, Illinoiscompared to Shelby, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 131% more expensive in Arlington Heights.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington Heights, Illinois copmared to Shelby, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Shelby, North Carolina should increase to $108,783 in Arlington Heights, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHELBY vs. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Shelby, North Carolina vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 45.0% more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,783 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Shelby, North Carolina

Shelby, NC vs. Arlington Heights, IL

Compared to Shelby, Arlington Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

263.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

84.1% higher

Health

23.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Shelby, North Carolina vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shelby, NC vs. Arlington Heights, IL

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