Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 62.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $186,399 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Arlington
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Charlotte, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher