Queens, New York vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 4.0% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,010 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Arlington
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Queens, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% lower
      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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower