Wellsburg, West Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 117.5% more expensive than Wellsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $97,873 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Wellsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
549% more expensive in Arlington
than in Wellsburg, West Virginia
Wellsburg, WV vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Wellsburg, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.5% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  716.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  38.0% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher