Arlington Heights, OH vs Wilkshire Hills, OH

Arlington Heights is moderately more affordable than Wilkshire Hills, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Arlington Heights scores 65 compared to 76 for Wilkshire Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilkshire Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington Heights is $833/month compared to $797/month in Wilkshire Hills — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilkshire Hills has cheaper rent, Arlington Heights actually has lower median home values ($86,600 vs $259,000).

Median household income in Arlington Heights is $47,115 compared to $66,219 in Wilkshire Hills (-28.8%). While Wilkshire Hills 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 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Wilkshire Hills.