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Cost of Living in Arlington, VA

Population: 235,463 | Virginia

178
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Arlington is 78% more expensive than the national average.

172
Housing
284
Home Values
110
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$140,160
vs US Median ($75,149)
+87%

Housing

Median Rent
$2,275/mo
Median Home Value
$864,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,414/mo

Everyday Prices in Arlington

BLS Average Prices for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.26
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+6% vs US
🥚
$2.66
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+6% vs US
🥛
$4.28
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+6% vs US
🍞
$1.97
Bread (white)
per lb
+6% vs US
🍗
$4.41
Chicken breast
per lb
+6% vs US
$0.20
Electricity
per kWh
+6% vs US

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