Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 4.1% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $83,920 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Arlington
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Worcester, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher