The median home price in Arlington is $720,000, above the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $120,000, the price-to-income ratio is 6.0x — meaning buyers typically spend 6.0 years of gross income on the purchase price.
Property taxes in Arlington run 0.89% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $6,408 per year, or $534 per month added to your mortgage payment. This is close to the national average of 1.1%.
Virginia has a state income tax. Factor your take-home pay into how much mortgage you can comfortably carry each month.
The cost of living index in Arlington is 148 (national average = 100). Expect to pay more for groceries, transportation, and services in addition to housing.