Buffalo, New York vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 82.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $182,599 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Arlington
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Buffalo, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.6% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  698.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.8% higher