What is a pro or con of living in Arlington, Virginiacompared to Stamford, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in Arlington.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington, Virginia copmared to Stamford, Connecticut?

A salary of $74,347 in Stamford, Connecticut should increase to $85,270 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.

STAMFORD vs. ARLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Stamford, Connecticut vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 14.7% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $85,270 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Arlington
than in Stamford, Connecticut

Stamford, CT vs. Arlington, VA

Compared to Stamford, Arlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.7% higher

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Renter

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Food

9.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

134.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.2% lower

Commute

5.5% higher

Health

20.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Stamford, Connecticut vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Stamford, CT vs. Arlington, VA

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