Homewood, Alabama vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 41.5% more expensive than Homewood, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $80,658 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Homewood, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Homewood, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Arlington
than in Homewood, Alabama
Homewood, AL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Homewood, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  49.0% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher