Arlington, Virginia vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 17.0% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,621 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Riverside
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Arlington, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower