Arlington, KY Cost of Living


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United States / Kentucky / No Metro Area / Carlisle County / Arlington / Zip Codes

Arlington cost of living score
73.9
Less expensive
26.1% lower
than the US average
10.2% lower
than the Kentucky average
Arlington, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.1% lower than the U.S. average and 10.2% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Arlington, KY

Housing costs in Arlington?
A typical home costs $86,700, which is 74.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.4% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Arlington costs $680 per month, which is 52.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.3% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Arlington?
To live comfortably in Arlington, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $16,560 for a family, and $21,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Arlington?
The cost of living in Arlington, KY is quite reasonable compared to the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Arlington is 61.87, which is 18.13% lower than the national average. This means that housing costs are much lower than what you would find in many other cities across the United States, with an average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment coming in around $500 dollars. Groceries and restaurant prices are also fairly low, with a meal out for two people estimated to cost around $30 dollars on average. Transportation costs can also be kept relatively low thanks to the availability of public transportation options such as buses and shuttles. All these factors make Arlington an ideal destination for those looking to save money while still enjoying all that this vibrant city has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesArlingtonKentuckyUnited States
  73.982.3100.0
  89.794.2100
  118.9102.2100.0
  19.656.9100.0
  $86,700$194,300$338,100
  94.1%92.9%100.0%
  82.189.1100.0
  75.277.5100.0

   100=National Average

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