Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 27.7% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,259 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Alexandria, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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