Short Pump, Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 49.4% more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $171,756 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Arlington
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Short Pump, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher