Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Benton, Illinois


The cost of living in Benton, Illinois is 55.5% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $22,246 in Benton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Benton
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Benton, IL
Compared to Arlington, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower

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