Annandale, Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 6.5% more expensive than Annandale, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $166,181 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Annandale, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Annandale, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Arlington
than in Annandale, Virginia
Annandale, VA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Annandale, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower