Berkeley, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 32.2% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $77,986 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Arlington
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Berkeley, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher