Tacoma, Washington vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 2.0% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $127,356 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Tacoma, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower