Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Arlington, VA vs St. Charles, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- St. Charles spends 25.3% less per student than Arlington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.8% lower in St. Charles than in Arlington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Charles had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Arlington
 Arlington, VASt. Charles, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,588$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,293  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,985$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13524573
 Students per Counselor248  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree8.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Arlington    36 Reviews
Alexa · Arlington, VA
Great place, lots of outdoor activities and cultur
Over 2 years ago

Lived here 17 years, amazing  More

   |    Reply
jefe · Arlington, VA
If you an afford it, life is pretty good here
Over 3 years ago

Resident for 20 years. There is nothing hidden about Arlington. It is an affluent inner suburb of DC with a highly educated, mostly professional, population. The  More

   |    Reply
Tim · Arlington, VA
Convenient, Lovey, Expensive Washington Neighbor
Over 4 years ago

We've lived in Arlington for the past 7 years, and have enjoyed it but would prefer a less expensive, more open area. We live in a townhouse in Rosslyn, close to the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Arlington

See all reviews
Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews
Barbara · St. Charles, IL
good
Over 13 years ago

good  More

   |    Reply
Chris · St. Charles, IL
Cost of Living in Saint Charles
Over 15 years ago

Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

   |    Reply
Kay · St. Charles, IL
Living in St. Charles
Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of St. Charles

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Elizabeth, New JerseyFairfield, CaliforniaCompare
 Santa Cruz, CaliforniaLincoln City, OregonCompare
 Raleigh, North CarolinaSnow Hill, North CarolinaCompare
 Rye, New YorkJupiter Farms, FloridaCompare
 St. Helens, OregonGrants Pass, OregonCompare
 Manchester, New HampshireLeitchfield, KentuckyCompare
 Brunswick, MaineYarmouth Port, MassachusettsCompare
 Bend, OregonAsheboro, North CarolinaCompare
 Sunrise, FloridaHollywood, FloridaCompare
 Santa Ana Pueblo, New MexicoTucson, ArizonaCompare

Learn More About Arlington, Virginia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About St. Charles, Illinois
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.