Arlington, Virginia vs. Longboat Key, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Longboat Key, Florida is 3.0% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,772 in Longboat Key, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Longboat Key, Florida is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Longboat Key
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Longboat Key, FL
Compared to Arlington, Longboat Key is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower