Mount Vernon, Illinois vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 135.2% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $129,374 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
749% more expensive in Arlington
than in Mount Vernon, Illinois
Mount Vernon, IL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.2% 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
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,108.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  98.2% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher