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Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Cambridge, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 7.5% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $139,746 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
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• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Cambridge, MA
Compared to Arlington, Cambridge is:
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  7.5% higher
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  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
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  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
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  Personal
  5.8% higher
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