Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 81.6% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,103 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Arlington
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Harrisonburg, VA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Harrisonburg, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.6% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  86.2% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher