Zip 76017 (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 (zip 76017), 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.

Zip 76017 (Arlington, TX)

Housing costs in Arlington?
A typical home costs $324,000, which is 4.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.9% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Arlington costs $1,560 per month, which is 21.9% more than the national average of $1,280 and close to the state average of $1,530.

Can I afford Arlington?
To live comfortably in Arlington (zip 76017), Texas, a minimum annual income of $61,920 for a family, and $53,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Arlington?
The cost of living in 76017 Arlington, TX is relatively high compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest data from BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Arlington, TX is currently at 88.08, which is 8.08% higher than the national average of 80.7. The rent in this zip code is also quite high with an average one-bedroom apartment costing around $1,241 a month and a three-bedroom apartment costing around $1,785 a month. Groceries and food prices are slightly higher than other areas as well with the grocery index being at 92.71 and the restaurant price index being at 91.04 respectively. Despite the relatively high costs associated with living here, Arlington remains one of the most desirable places to live in Texas due to its great location and job opportunities available nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesArlingtonTexasUnited States
  101.594.2100.0
  98.193.7100
  99.3100.0100.0
  93.383.5100.0
  $324,000$297,600$338,100
  100.0%99.2%100.0%
  114.8103.3100.0
  107.483.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in this area of Arlington for over 17 years. I like this part of the city best. Close to school, shopping, everything I need within 5 mile radius. One  More

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