Abilene, Texas vs. Arlington, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Washington is 56.7% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,373 in Arlington, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Washington is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Arlington
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Arlington, WA
Compared to Abilene, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% higher
      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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% lower
  Commute
  64.1% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher