Norfolk, Virginia vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 86.5% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $111,895 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Arlington
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Arlington, MA
Compared to Norfolk, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.5% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher