Norristown, Pennsylvania vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 62.9% more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $114,032 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Arlington
than in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Norristown, PA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Norristown, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  456.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher