Columbus, Ohio vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 87.0% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $112,222 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Arlington
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Columbus, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.0% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  332.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher