Arlington, TX Cost of Living


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Arlington cost of living score
101.5
More expensive
1.5% higher
than the US average
7.7% higher
than the Texas average
Arlington, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.5% higher than the U.S. average and 7.7% higher than the average for Texas.

Arlington, TX

Housing costs in Arlington?
A typical home costs $311,600, which is 7.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.7% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Arlington costs $1,630 per month, which is 14.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.5% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Arlington?
To live comfortably in Arlington, Texas, a minimum annual income of $59,760 for a family, and $55,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Arlington?
Arlington, Texas offers plenty of wonderful attractions along with an impressive cost-of-living that makes it worth considering. Homeowners can benefit from a wide range of housing choices ranging from affordable single family homes to luxurious high rises - while renters also have access to lots of great deals nowadays. Furthermore, groceries and transportation costs are relatively low when compared with other parts of the US - giving you more value for your dollar if you select Arlington as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesArlingtonTexasUnited States
  101.594.2100.0
  98.193.7100
  99.3100.0100.0
  89.183.5100.0
  $311,600$297,600$338,100
  100.0%99.2%100.0%
  114.6103.3100.0
  108.583.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Great proximity to both Dallas and Ft Worth. Good selection of restaurants. Nice neighborhoods with beautiful oaks and rolling hills. Close to 6 Flags, Dallas Cowboys  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Arlington since 1976. It is now nothing but apartment complexes for as far as you can see and they are mostly section 8. Crime is out of control. We are  More

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Over 7 years ago

If you have a good car you can travel to the cities bordering Arlington (within 15 miles) and pay their non-citizen fees and use their very nice senior facilities.   More

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