Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 56.4% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $86,041 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Arlington
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher