Boston, Massachusetts vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 5.3% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,673 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Arlington
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Boston, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower