Arlington, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 36.1% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,550 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Arlington, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower