Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs South Riding, Virginia


The cost of living in South Riding, Virginia is 39.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $209,777 in South Riding, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Riding, Virginia is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in South Riding
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs South Riding, VA
Compared to Chicago, South Riding is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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