What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to Arlington, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 193% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to Arlington, Texas?

A salary of $165,000 in Arlington, Texas should increase to $284,330 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (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. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Texas vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 72.3% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $284,330 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Arlington, Texas

Arlington, TX vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to Arlington, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

72.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

294.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.8% higher

Commute

16.5% lower

Health

10.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, TX vs. Cambridge, MA

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