Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 1.7% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $98,306 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Queens
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Arlington, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% higher
  Commute
  79.9% higher
  Health
  42.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower