Vienna, Virginia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 39.7% cheaper than Vienna, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,231 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Vienna, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Vienna, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Chicago
than in Vienna, Virginia
Vienna, VA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Vienna, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower