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Arlington, VA is a great place to live with plenty of job opportunities and amenities. The rent for two bedrooms in Arlington is much higher than the US average of $1,430 at $2,340. While rent is more expensive, the cost of groceries is actually lower compared to the national index of 100 at 115. There are many well-known companies located in Arlington such as Amazon, Deloitte, Nestle USA, Lockheed Martin and Capital One. With its bustling economy and affordable amenities it’s no wonder why so many people choose to call Arlington home.

Arlington has an unemployment rate of 4.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Arlington has seen the job market decrease by -5.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 39.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Arlington
- The Sales Tax Rate for Arlington is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Arlington is 5.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Arlington
- The average income of a Arlington resident is $77,535 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Arlington resident is $128,145 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Lived here 17 years, amazing  More

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Resident for 20 years. There is nothing hidden about Arlington. It is an affluent inner suburb of DC with a highly educated, mostly professional, population. The  More

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We've lived in Arlington for the past 7 years, and have enjoyed it but would prefer a less expensive, more open area. We live in a townhouse in Rosslyn, close to the  More

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