Arlington, Virginia vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 97.9% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $395,792 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Arlington, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.9% higher
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher