Modesto, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 40.6% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $70,322 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Arlington
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Modesto, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher