Arlington, Virginia vs. Pekin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pekin, Illinois is 53.3% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $23,329 in Pekin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pekin, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Pekin
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Pekin, IL
Compared to Arlington, Pekin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower