Seattle, Washington vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 3.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $192,610 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Arlington
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Seattle, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower