Alton, Illinois vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 120.5% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $165,348 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
844% more expensive in Arlington
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Alton, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.5% 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
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,051.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher

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