Boulder, Colorado vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 2.1% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,074 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
33% more expensive in Arlington
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Arlington, MA
Compared to Boulder, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher