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


The cost of living in Somerset, Massachusetts is 33.2% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $33,385 in Somerset, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, Massachusetts is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Somerset
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Somerset, MA
Compared to Arlington, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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