Woodbridge, Virginia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.3% cheaper than Woodbridge, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,293 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Woodbridge, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Chicago
than in Woodbridge, Virginia
Woodbridge, VA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Woodbridge, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% lower
      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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower