What is a pro or con of living in Johannesburg, Californiacompared to Arlington, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 88% cheaper in Johannesburg.

What salary do I need to live in Johannesburg, California copmared to Arlington, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington, Virginia could decrease to $30,476 in Johannesburg, California (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. JOHANNESBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Virginia vs. Johannesburg, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johannesburg, California is 39.0% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $30,476 in Johannesburg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Johannesburg
than in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington, VA vs. Johannesburg, CA

Compared to Arlington, Johannesburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

67.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.3% higher

Commute

16.3% lower

Health

6.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Virginia vs. Johannesburg, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, VA vs. Johannesburg, CA

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