Sonora, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 47.6% more expensive than Sonora, California.

You would need a salary of $73,790 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonora, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Sonora, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Arlington
than in Sonora, California
Sonora, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Sonora, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher