Garden Grove, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 4.9% more expensive than Garden Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $76,603 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Garden Grove, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
8% more expensive in Arlington
than in Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Garden Grove, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher