Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 31.6% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $98,697 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Arlington
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Newark, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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