Berkeley, California vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 28.2% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $251,448 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Arlington
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Arlington, MA
Compared to Berkeley, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher