Peabody, Massachusetts vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 23.5% more expensive than Peabody, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,727 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Peabody, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Peabody, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Arlington
than in Peabody, Massachusetts
Peabody, MA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Peabody, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher