Arlington, Virginia vs. Cottage City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage City, Maryland is 26.0% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,005 in Cottage City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage City, Maryland is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Cottage City
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Cottage City, MD
Compared to Arlington, Cottage City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower