Oak Lawn, Illinois vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 57.2% more expensive than Oak Lawn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,599 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Oak Lawn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Arlington
than in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak Lawn, IL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Oak Lawn, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher