Fresno, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 56.4% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $78,219 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Arlington
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Fresno, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher