Arlington, MA is a small town located in Middlesex County. The cost of living in Arlington is significantly higher than the national average. The median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $2,780 which is almost double the US median of $1,430. In addition to rent costs, groceries are also more expensive with an index rating of 115 against 100 nationally. Despite the higher cost of living in Arlington, it remains a popular place to live and work due to its proximity to Boston and well established major companies and organizations. Popular companies that are headquartered or have significant operations in Arlington include E Ink Corporation, Draper Laboratories, and Bluestreak Cryogenics among others.
Arlington has an unemployment rate of 5.2%. The US average is 6.0%.
Arlington has seen the job market increase by 4.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 41.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Arlington
- The Sales Tax Rate for Arlington is 6.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Arlington is 5.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Arlington
- The average income of a Arlington resident is $50,740 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Arlington resident is $125,701 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.