Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Somerset, New Jersey


The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 22.5% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,738 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Somerset
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Somerset, NJ
Compared to Arlington, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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