River Forest, Illinois vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 12.8% more expensive than River Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,151 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in River Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than River Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Arlington
than in River Forest, Illinois
River Forest, IL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to River Forest, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher