What is a pro or con of living in Arlington, Massachusettscompared to Burlington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in Arlington.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington, Massachusetts copmared to Burlington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Burlington, Massachusetts should increase to $57,838 in Arlington, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BURLINGTON vs. ARLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Burlington, Massachusetts vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 15.7% more expensive than Burlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,838 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Burlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Arlington
than in Burlington, Massachusetts

Burlington, MA vs. Arlington, MA

Compared to Burlington, Arlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.7% higher

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Renter

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

28.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.1% higher

Commute

4.8% higher

Health

1.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Burlington, Massachusetts vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Burlington, MA vs. Arlington, MA

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