Arlington, Virginia vs. South Boston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Boston, Virginia is 55.6% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $26,621 in South Boston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Boston, Virginia is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in South Boston
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. South Boston, VA
Compared to Arlington, South Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower