Arlington Heights, IL vs Streamwood, IL

Streamwood is moderately more affordable than Arlington Heights, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Arlington Heights scores 121 compared to 113 for Streamwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arlington Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington Heights is $1,727/month compared to $1,849/month in Streamwood — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arlington Heights has cheaper rent, Streamwood actually has lower median home values ($258,300 vs $403,200).

Median household income in Arlington Heights is $118,532 compared to $101,049 in Streamwood (+17.3%). While Arlington Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington Heights spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Streamwood.