Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 45.1% more expensive than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $72,531 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Arlington
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Cranston, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower