Columbia, Maryland vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 36.6% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $68,301 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Arlington
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Columbia, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
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  36.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
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  Personal
  1.6% lower
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