Wellesley, Massachusetts vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 51.0% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $24,492 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Arlington Heights
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Wellesley, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower