What is a pro or con of living in Arlington, Massachusettscompared to East Los Angeles, California?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in Arlington.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington, Massachusetts copmared to East Los Angeles, California?

A salary of $100,000 in East Los Angeles, California should increase to $121,246 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.

EAST LOS ANGELES vs. ARLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

East Los Angeles, California vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 21.2% more expensive than East Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $121,246 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in East Los Angeles, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than East Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Arlington
than in East Los Angeles, California

East Los Angeles, CA vs. Arlington, MA

Compared to East Los Angeles, Arlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

62.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.5% higher

Commute

34.2% lower

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.3% higher

Cost of Food

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East Los Angeles, California vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Los Angeles, CA vs. Arlington, MA

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