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ARLINGTON vs. BOSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Massachusetts vs Boston, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
10.4%
cheaper
than Arlington, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$17,921
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
cheaper
than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Boston
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Arlington, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
10.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
18.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.7% lower
Commute
25.8% higher
Health
0.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
3.6% higher
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