Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs Arlington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 22.0% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,049 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Arlington
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs Arlington, MA
Compared to Alexandria, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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