Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 8.3% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,155 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Arlington
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Waltham, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower