Arlington, WA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Arlington, Washington?
$9,360 / month
for a family, 73.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $112,320 for the year for a family.
$5,233 / month
for a single person, 9.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $62,800 for the year for a single person.

Arlington cost of living score
136.2
More expensive
36.2% higher
than the US average
11.7% higher
than the Washington average
Arlington, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.2% higher than the U.S. average and 11.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Arlington, WA

Housing costs in Arlington?
A typical home costs $586,100, which is 73.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.6% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Arlington costs $1,830 per month, which is 28.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.5% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Arlington?
To live comfortably in Arlington, Washington, a minimum annual income of $112,320 for a family, and $62,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Arlington?
The cost of living in Arlington, WA is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the state. The median home price in Arlington is around $400,000 which is much lower than the average for Washington State. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs are below the national average, while utility costs are slightly higher than average. This makes Arlington an ideal location for those who don't want to break the bank but still want to enjoy all that Washington has to offer.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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  71.1  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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Reviews for Arlington
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Over 8 years ago

Arlington is a nice area, however the property taxes are very high. We built a home here in 2015 . The home is similar to the one we lived in in Arlington's "twin" city  More

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Arlington is north of Seattle. Like the entire Greater Seattle area, the quality of life is easy going. The weather is generally gentle all year long. A little snow in  More

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Over 16 years ago

We live on the West side of I-5, area known as Smokey Point/Lakewood/7 Lakes. As do several other family members. The area still has a very rural feeling without driving  More

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