Cost of Living Calculator - Index, Washington vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 54.5% more expensive than Index, Washington.

You would need a salary of $154,493 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Index, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Index, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Arlington
than in Index, Washington
Index, WA vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Index, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.5% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher

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