Cost of Living Calculator - Downers Grove, Illinois vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 40.5% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $231,862 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Arlington
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Downers Grove, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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