salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Most homes (76%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,200 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 165 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Arlington Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Arlington Heights
| Size | Arlington Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,399 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,779 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,167 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,566 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Arlington Heights overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, 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 Pennsylvania 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 $419 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $277,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arlington Heights, PA?
Renting in Arlington Heights costs a median of about $1,505 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Arlington Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,200 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Arlington Heights cheap or expensive?
Arlington Heights is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $76,335. It ranks 165th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Arlington Heights?
The median homeowner in Arlington Heights pays $4,893 a year in property taxes, about 1.76% of the median home value.
Is Arlington Heights more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below 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 $277,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
6,847 people live in Arlington Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.