Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 27.9% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $351,861 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Arlington
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Alpharetta, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher