Altadena, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 19.6% cheaper than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $98,086 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Arlington
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Altadena, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% lower
      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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher