Bloomington, Indiana vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 93.7% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $96,833 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Arlington
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Arlington, MA
Compared to Bloomington, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.7% higher
      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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% higher