Elgin, Illinois vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 76.4% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $123,493 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Arlington
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Elgin, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.4% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher