Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 36.4% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $409,102 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Arlington
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher