Lake Forest Park, Washington vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 3.7% cheaper than Lake Forest Park, Washington.

You would need a salary of $130,012 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest Park, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Lake Forest Park, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Arlington
than in Lake Forest Park, Washington
Lake Forest Park, WA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Lake Forest Park, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% lower
      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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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