Arlington, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 6.8% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,554 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Washington
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Arlington, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower