Herndon, Virginia vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 5.5% more expensive than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $152,994 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Herndon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Herndon, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower