Cost of Living Calculator - Merrifield, Virginia vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 26.4% cheaper than Merrifield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $153,009 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrifield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Merrifield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Chicago
than in Merrifield, Virginia
Merrifield, VA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Merrifield, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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