Cost of Living in Arlington Heights, PA

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1%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
5%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Arlington Heights Pennsylvania National
Cost of living10197100
Groceries100100100
Health care9799100
Housing10590100
Transportation100101100
Utilities9899100
Lifestyle & Entertainment98100100
Household Items9999100
Education & Childcare98101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Arlington Heights is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • The cost of living in Arlington Heights is 1% higher than the national average
  • Arlington Heights housing is 5% higher than the national average
  • Pennsylvania general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Pennsylvania state income tax is 18% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$103,278$8,607$2,410$3,099
      Renters$64,283$5,357$1,500$1,929
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Arlington Heights, PA, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Arlington Heights homeowners, is $103,278. This would allow for a maximum of $2,410 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $64,283 which would result in a maximum of $1,500 to be spent on rental costs.

      Pennsylvania Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Pennsylvania 6% 8%

      Pennsylvania Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Pennsylvania 3.07% 3.07%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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