Arlington, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 52.2% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $517,345 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Boston
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Arlington, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% higher
      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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher