Richmond, Virginia vs. Arlington Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 20.3% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $110,668 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Arlington Heights
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Arlington Heights, IL
Compared to Richmond, Arlington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher