College Park, Maryland vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 33.4% more expensive than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $66,722 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Arlington
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to College Park, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher