Arlington, Texas vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 12.2% cheaper than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,119 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Arlington, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in College Station
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Arlington, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower