Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 53.9% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $100,038 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Arlington
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Philadelphia, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher