Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 24.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $56,372 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Arlington
than in San Jose, California
San_Jose, CA vs Arlington, VA
Compared to San_Jose, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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