Monterey, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 7.6% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $55,807 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Arlington
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Monterey, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher