Cary, Illinois vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 54.5% more expensive than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,247 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Arlington
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Cary, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% higher
      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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher