Manhattan, New York vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 27.0% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $36,495 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Arlington
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Manhattan, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower