Salem, Missouri vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 118.4% more expensive than Salem, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $150,397 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Salem, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
377% more expensive in Arlington
than in Salem, Missouri
Salem, MO vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Salem, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.4% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  654.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  80.1% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher