Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Massachusetts vs Richmond, Virginia


The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 43.9% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,111 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Richmond
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs Richmond, VA
Compared to Arlington, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower

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