Riverside, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 20.5% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $48,203 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Arlington
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Riverside, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher