Chelsea, Massachusetts vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 31.9% more expensive than Chelsea, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $65,948 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chelsea, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Arlington
than in Chelsea, Massachusetts
Chelsea, MA vs. Arlington, MA
Compared to Chelsea, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower