Arlington, Texas vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 43.5% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $121,935 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Renton
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Arlington, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher