Arlington, Virginia vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is 26.5% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $36,757 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downingtown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Downingtown
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Downingtown, PA
Compared to Arlington, Downingtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower