Atascadero, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 16.3% more expensive than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $95,401 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Atascadero, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Arlington
than in Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Atascadero, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher