Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 19.8% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,896 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
61% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Wilmington, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  61.6% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher