Arlington, Virginia vs. Upper Merion, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania is 29.9% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,056 in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Upper Merion, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Upper Merion
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Upper Merion, PA
Compared to Arlington, Upper Merion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower