Cost of Living in Arlington
Summary of cost of living in Arlington, VA, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,014.2$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,361.8$, excluding rent.
- Arlington is 24.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Arlington is, on average, 38.9% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.62 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.05 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.63 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.73 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.79 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.67 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.39 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.83 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.12 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.34 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.93 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.11 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.64 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.47 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.64 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.42 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.84 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.50 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.92 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.31 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.75 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 102.50 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.85 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.15 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,521.50 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,022.24 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 137.14 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 46.99 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 70.38 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.50 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.75 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,923.33 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 36,066.67 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 61.07 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 49.88 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.24 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 118.19 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,450.00 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,920.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,350.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,540.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 330.02 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 325.42 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,559.83 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.47 |
Prices in Arlington, Virginia
This city had 343 entries in the past 12 months by 29 different contributors.
Last update: 8 July 2025
Last update: 8 July 2025
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Washington, District of Columbia | 4.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chevy Chase, Maryland | 10.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rockville, Maryland | 20.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Baltimore, Maryland | 45.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fredericksburg, Virginia | 50.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lexington Park, Maryland | 65.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richmond, Virginia | 104.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania | 117.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | 119.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 142.62 miles |
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