Columbia, Missouri vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 80.0% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $134,067 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Arlington
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Columbia, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  66.0% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher