What is a pro or con of living in Arlington, Virginiacompared to Arlington, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Arlington, VA.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington, Virginia copmared to Arlington, Washington?

A salary of $150,000 in Arlington, Washington should increase to $195,012 in Arlington, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. ARLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Washington vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 30.0% more expensive than Arlington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $195,012 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Arlington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Arlington, VA
than in Arlington, Washington

Arlington, WA vs. Arlington, VA

Compared to Arlington, Arlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.0% higher

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Renter

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Food

12.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.3% higher

Commute

9.0% higher

Health

16.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Washington vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, WA vs. Arlington, VA

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