Alameda, California vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 18.5% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $40,762 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Arlington
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Arlington, MA
Compared to Alameda, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher