What is a pro or con of living in Arlington Heights, Illinoiscompared to Williamstown, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 93% more expensive in Arlington Heights.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington Heights, Illinois copmared to Williamstown, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Williamstown, Massachusetts should increase to $57,284 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.

WILLIAMSTOWN vs. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Williamstown, Massachusetts vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 14.6% more expensive than Williamstown, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,284 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Williamstown, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
93% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Williamstown, Massachusetts

Williamstown, MA vs. Arlington Heights, IL

Compared to Williamstown, Arlington Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.3% lower

Commute

93.4% higher

Health

12.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Williamstown, Massachusetts vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Williamstown, MA vs. Arlington Heights, IL

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