Decatur, Georgia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 58.7% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $111,120 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Arlington
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Decatur, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher