Arlington, MA vs Winthrop Town, MA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Winthrop Town is 18.4% cheaper than Arlington. With a cost index of 146 vs 173, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Winthrop Town to Arlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $2,043/month compared to $1,909/month in Winthrop Town — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winthrop Town is more affordable at $606,900 median vs $885,000.

Median household income in Arlington is $141,440 compared to $106,357 in Winthrop Town (+33%). While Arlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Winthrop Town.