What is a pro or con of living in Arlington, Virginiacompared to Springfield, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 245% more expensive in Arlington.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington, Virginia copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $100,000 in Springfield, Missouri should increase to $197,555 in Arlington, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. ARLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 97.6% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $197,555 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Arlington
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Arlington, VA

Compared to Springfield, Arlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

97.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

398.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% higher

Commute

47.6% higher

Health

0.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

23.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MO vs. Arlington, VA

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