Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Kensington, Maryland


The cost of living in Kensington, Maryland is 6.3% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,750 in Kensington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, Maryland is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
14% cheaper in Kensington
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Kensington, MD
Compared to Arlington, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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