Staten Island, New York vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 4.4% more expensive than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $101,261 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Arlington
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Staten Island, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher