Arlington, Virginia vs. Brentwood, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brentwood, Maryland is 21.2% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,081 in Brentwood, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brentwood, Maryland is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Brentwood
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Brentwood, MD
Compared to Arlington, Brentwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower