Richmond, Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 68.2% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $124,437 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Arlington
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Richmond, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.2% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher