Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs Arlington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 27.2% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $79,374 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Arlington
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Arlington, MA
Compared to Santa Clara, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher

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