Cost of Living Calculator - Needham, Massachusetts vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 20.2% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,882 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Arlington
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Needham, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% lower
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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