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Cost & Benefits

Alexandria vs Arlington

Simple answer

You'd likely save $233 a month in Alexandria.

Typical rent is $2,322 in Arlington and $2,089 in Alexandria. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Alexandria

Virginia

Typical rent
$2,089
Typical pay
$119,681 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,438
Price index
108.9 (metro)

Arlington

Virginia

Typical rent
$2,322
Typical pay
$142,114 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,438
Price index
108.9 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Alexandria and Arlington are in the same state, so the benefit rules do not change when you move between them.