Escondido, California vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 17.6% more expensive than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $88,187 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Arlington
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. Arlington, MA
Compared to Escondido, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher