Bloomington, Illinois vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 96.1% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $458,915 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Arlington
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Bloomington, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.1% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  81.8% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher