Arlington, Virginia vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 45.2% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,002 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in College Station
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Arlington, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% lower