Arlington, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 3.8% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $145,371 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Seattle
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Arlington, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% higher
      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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher