What is a pro or con of living in Arlington, Massachusettscompared to Black Mountain, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 102% more expensive in Arlington.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington, Massachusetts copmared to Black Mountain, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Black Mountain, North Carolina should increase to $122,053 in Arlington, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLACK MOUNTAIN vs. ARLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Black Mountain, North Carolina vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 62.7% more expensive than Black Mountain, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $122,053 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Black Mountain, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Arlington
than in Black Mountain, North Carolina

Black Mountain, NC vs. Arlington, MA

Compared to Black Mountain, Arlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

168.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.4% higher

Commute

26.0% higher

Health

27.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

23.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Black Mountain, North Carolina vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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