Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Texas vs Urbandale, Iowa


The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 9.5% cheaper than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,857 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Urbandale
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs Urbandale, IA
Compared to Arlington, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower

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