Cost of Living Calculator - Oak Park, Illinois vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 32.8% more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,393 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Arlington
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Oak Park, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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