Arlington, Virginia vs. South River, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South River, New Jersey is 25.8% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,615 in South River, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South River, New Jersey is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in South River
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. South River, NJ
Compared to Arlington, South River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower