Vancouver, Washington vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 45.1% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,542 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Arlington
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Arlington, MA
Compared to Vancouver, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.9% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher