Oak Brook, Illinois vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 10.0% more expensive than Oak Brook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $132,008 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Oak Brook, Illinois
• Overall1 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall1
9% more expensive in Arlington
than in Oak Brook, Illinois
Oak Brook, IL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Oak Brook, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher