What is a pro or con of living in Fort Washington, Marylandcompared to Arlington, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 45% cheaper in Fort Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Washington, Maryland copmared to Arlington, Virginia?

A salary of $250,000 in Arlington, Virginia could decrease to $192,760 in Fort Washington, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. FORT WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Virginia vs. Fort Washington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Washington, Maryland is 22.9% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $192,760 in Fort Washington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Washington, Maryland is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Fort Washington
than in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington, VA vs. Fort Washington, MD

Compared to Arlington, Fort Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.7% higher

Commute

24.2% higher

Health

13.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Virginia vs. Fort Washington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, VA vs. Fort Washington, MD

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