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


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 31.5% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $342,373 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Arlington
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Wellesley, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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