Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Elizabeth, Maine is 18.3% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $130,748 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Elizabeth, Maine is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Cape Elizabeth
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Cape Elizabeth, ME
Compared to Arlington, Cape Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower