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Cost & Benefits

Arlington vs Merrimac

Simple answer

You'd likely save $1,221 a month in Merrimac.

Typical rent is $2,322 in Arlington and $1,101 in Merrimac. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Arlington

Virginia

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

Merrimac

Virginia

Typical rent
$1,101
Typical pay
$53,611 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,340
Price index
92.7 (metro)

Benefits after a move

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