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ARLINGTON vs. CAMBRIDGE
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Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is
1.5%
more expensive
than Arlington, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$50,730
in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Arlington, Cambridge is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.5% higher
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Renter
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Food
0.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
9.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.2% higher
Commute
8.7% lower
Health
0.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.7% lower
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