What is a pro or con of living in Arlington, Virginiacompared to Naperville, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Arlington.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington, Virginia copmared to Naperville, Illinois?

A salary of $302,900 in Naperville, Illinois should increase to $401,877 in Arlington, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NAPERVILLE vs. ARLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Naperville, Illinois vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 32.7% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $401,877 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Arlington
than in Naperville, Illinois

Naperville, IL vs. Arlington, VA

Compared to Naperville, Arlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

3.5% lower

Health

6.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Naperville, Illinois vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Naperville, IL vs. Arlington, VA

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