Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 5.6% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $100,056 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Arlington, VA
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Arlington, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower