Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 83.4% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $284,267 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Arlington
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Harrisburg, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.4% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,227.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher