Cost of Living in Arlington
The biggest cost-of-living factor in Arlington, Massachusetts is housing. The median home is priced around $1.1M, or about $611 per square foot.
With 20% down on a median-priced home, the estimated monthly mortgage payment (principal and interest) is about $5,708, plus roughly $987 per month in property taxes. Rates and down payment change this figure significantly.
Arlington's FY2025 residential property tax rate is $10.77 per $1,000 of assessed value. Combined with home prices, that gives a clear picture of the monthly cost of owning in Arlington.