5. Arlington, Va.
Total spent on apparel: $251 a month
Percentage of discretionary spending: 21%*
Capitol Hill’s knack for heavy spending seems to have spread to neighboring cities; after all, the average Arlington resident spends $251 a month on clothing, or 56% more than the national average.
* Mint.com users were found to have spent 15% to 23% of their discretionary spending on apparel purchases. Discretionary spending includes spending on entertainment, restaurant dining, bars, gym, electronics, furnishings and entertainment. It excludes spending on necessities such as housing, utilities, groceries, health care and taxes.