How expensive is Arlington compared to the rest of United States?

Arlington ranks #67 out of 577 cities globally. It is 0.0% more expensive than the United States average, based on 82 cities. The rent index is 59.4 and local purchasing power is 178.2.

What is the average rent in Arlington?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Arlington city centre costs approximately USD 2,458 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,994 (saving 19%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 4,860.

Is Arlington affordable to live in?

Arlington is expensive by global standards. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is very strong.

🇺🇸 VA, United States · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Arlington

Dicht bij het United States-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #67 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 88.4% van de steden wereldwijd

0.0%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+43.8%

Huur

+13.5%

Boodschappen

+23.6%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Arlington

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 2,458/mo	USD 1,994/mo	19%
3-Kamer	USD 4,860/mo	USD 3,627/mo	25%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★ Low Confidence

Arlington has a cost of living index of 57.7 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 2 data sources.

57.7

Index

Sources

27.0

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

71.2

Expatistan

No data

LivingCost

44.2

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

0.0% Average

Huur

+43.8% Very expensive

Boodschappen

+13.5% Expensive

Restaurants

+9.3% Expensive

Koopkracht

+23.6% Very strong

Wonen in Arlington: Wat te Verwachten

Arlington is expensive naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #67 van 577 steden). 0.0% duurder dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 82 steden.

Boodschappen zijn expensive, terwijl uit eten expensive is. Restaurants biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Rent het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is sterk: inwoners kunnen meer goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.