Albany, New York vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 67.5% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $137,318 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Arlington
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Albany, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher