Miami, Florida vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 32.0% more expensive than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,216 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Arlington
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Miami, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher