Riverside, California vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 24.8% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $75,168 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Arlington
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Riverside, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher