What is a pro or con of living in Arlington, Massachusettscompared to Manchester, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 159% more expensive in Arlington.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington, Massachusetts copmared to Manchester, New Hampshire?

A salary of $200,000 in Manchester, New Hampshire should increase to $325,166 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.

MANCHESTER vs. ARLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 62.6% more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $325,166 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Arlington
than in Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester, NH vs. Arlington, MA

Compared to Manchester, Arlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

205.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

19.8% higher

Health

7.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Manchester, NH vs. Arlington, MA

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