Chicago, Illinois vs. Short Pump, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 0.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $166,229 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Short Pump
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Short Pump, VA
Compared to Chicago, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower