Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Alameda, California


The cost of living in Alameda, California is 30.0% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $157,240 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Alameda
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Alameda, CA
Compared to Arlington, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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