Glocester, Rhode Island vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 45.6% more expensive than Glocester, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $72,789 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Glocester, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Glocester, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Arlington
than in Glocester, Rhode Island
Glocester, RI vs. Arlington, MA
Compared to Glocester, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher