salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 60.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,640 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Illinois. It is number 277 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Arlington Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Arlington Heights
| Size | Arlington Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,734 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,745 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,008 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,727 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,024 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Arlington Heights overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Arlington Heights, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Arlington Heights
Life in Arlington Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Arlington Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $835 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $414,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arlington Heights, IL?
Renting in Arlington Heights costs a median of about $2,041 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Arlington Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,640 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Arlington Heights cheap or expensive?
Arlington Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $125,886. It ranks 277th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Arlington Heights?
The median homeowner in Arlington Heights pays $8,759 a year in property taxes, about 2.11% of the median home value.
Is Arlington Heights more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Arlington Heights?
The median home value in Arlington Heights is $414,500, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
76,005 people live in Arlington Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.