Cost of Living in Arlington County, VA

Modeled annual cost: $77,517.

Median family income: $194,878.

Affordability Snapshot

VA County Median

$48,616

State Rank

4thMost expensive counties in VA out of 133See Virginia county rankings

Median Income

$194,878

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Arlington County, VA.

$27,533 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$77,517

Per year

  • Housing:$27,533
  • Taxes:$19,354
  • Transport:$10,347
  • Other Costs:$10,268
  • Food:$5,539
  • Healthcare:$4,476
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Virginia

1Danville city, VA
$36,221
2Norton city, VA
$37,782
3Emporia city, VA
$39,854
4Martinsville city, VA
$40,151
5Smyth County, VA
$40,184

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Cost of Living in Arlington County, VA (2026)