Fort Belvoir, Virginia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.8% cheaper than Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,586 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Belvoir, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Chicago
than in Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Fort Belvoir, VA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Belvoir, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% lower
      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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower