Arlington, MA Cost of Living


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Arlington cost of living score
144.7
More expensive
44.7% higher
than the US average
13.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Arlington, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 144.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 44.7% higher than the U.S. average and 13.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Arlington, MA

Housing costs in Arlington?
A typical home costs $904,600, which is 167.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.3% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Arlington costs $2,780 per month, which is 94.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.0% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Arlington?
To live comfortably in Arlington, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $173,160 for a family, and $91,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Arlington?
Arlington, MA: Arlington offers one of the most expensive costs of living when compared to most places in Massachusetts. The median home price is around $670,000 and rent averages close to $2,100 monthly for a two bedroom apartment. In addition, groceries typically cost much more than average with the overall cost of living being roughly 21% higher than the national average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesArlingtonMassachusettsUnited States
  144.7127.5100.0
  114.6108.9100
  89.290.2100.0
  306.7175.0100.0
  $904,600$557,300$338,100
  117.6%112.9%100.0%
  104.8107.9100.0
  177.0147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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