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 5,224.4$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,404.8$, excluding rent.
- Arlington is 11.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Arlington is, on average, 2.5% higher than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 21.25 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.84 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.96 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.46 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.26 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.10 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.44 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.99 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.86 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.14 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.34 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.71 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.11 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.64 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.47 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.73 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.32 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.51 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.11 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.87 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 10.55 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 122.50 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 25.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.83 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,463.99 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,199.43 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 163.34 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 51.70 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 62.00 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 85.67 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 21.20 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 18.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,597.92 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 36,066.67 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 64.27 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 57.90 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 105.90 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 163.19 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,506.36 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,994.29 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,860.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,626.67 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 489.34 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 398.97 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,516.33 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.58 | |
Prices in Arlington, Virginia
This city had 337 entries in the past 12 months by 24 different contributors.
Last update: 15 January 2026
Last update: 15 January 2026
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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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