Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 73.9% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,938 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in McLean
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Mclean, VA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.9% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher