DeKalb, Illinois vs. Arlington, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Washington is 47.6% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,575 in Arlington, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Washington is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Arlington
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Arlington, WA
Compared to Dekalb, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher