Should I move to Arlington?

Arlington, VA, United States has a cost of living 42.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 57.7). It is ranked #67 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 178.2 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Arlington?

The cost of living in Arlington is 42.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 57.7). Groceries are 9.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 10.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately USD 2,458 per month. Local purchasing power index is 178.2 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇸 VA, United States · #67 of 577 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Arlington?

42.3% billigare än NYC, och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-42.3%

vs NYC

USD 2,458

1 rum, stadskärna

178.2

Köpkraft

Very strong

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till Arlington?

Kostnadsfördelning: Arlington

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

57.7 Expensive

Hyra

59.4 Moderate

Livsmedel

90.8 Above average

Restauranger

89.4 Above average

Köpkraft

178.2 Very strong

Hyra i Arlington

1 rum, stadskärna USD 2,458/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum USD 1,994/mo

3 rum, stadskärna USD 4,860/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum USD 3,627/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 19% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇺🇸 Richmond

VA, United States

CoL index 54.8

Jämför Richmond vs Arlington →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Arlington på några sekunder.

Jämför löner → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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