Springfield, Illinois vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 114.3% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $107,162 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
463% more expensive in Arlington
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Springfield, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.3% 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
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  546.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  75.0% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.7% higher