Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Sterling, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Massachusetts is 29.1% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $212,558 in Sterling, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Massachusetts is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Sterling
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Sterling, MA
Compared to Arlington, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% lower
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower