Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 65.7% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $17,130 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Arlington
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Los Altos, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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