Arlington, Texas vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 17.8% cheaper than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,121 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is cheaper than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Muscle Shoals
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Arlington, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower