What is a pro or con of living in Rochester, New Hampshirecompared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 63% cheaper in Rochester.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington, Massachusetts could decrease to $27,921 in Rochester, New Hampshire (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.

ARLINGTON vs. ROCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Rochester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New Hampshire is 44.2% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,921 in Rochester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Rochester
than in Arlington, Massachusetts

Arlington, MA vs. Rochester, NH

Compared to Arlington, Rochester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

73.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

16.8% lower

Health

6.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

18.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Rochester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, MA vs. Rochester, NH

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