West Branch, Michigan vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 47.1% more expensive than West Branch, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $73,537 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Branch, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than West Branch, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in West Branch, Michigan
West Branch, MI vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to West Branch, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% higher
      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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  366.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher