What is a pro or con of living in Cupertino, Californiacompared to Arlington, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 222% more expensive in Cupertino.

What salary do I need to live in Cupertino, California copmared to Arlington, Virginia?

A salary of $200,000 in Arlington, Virginia should increase to $435,891 in Cupertino, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. CUPERTINO
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Virginia vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 117.9% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $435,891 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington, VA vs. Cupertino, CA

Compared to Arlington, Cupertino is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

117.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

203.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.3% lower

Commute

19.9% higher

Health

7.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Virginia vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, VA vs. Cupertino, CA

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