What is the cost of living in Arlington, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Arlington has an overall cost of living index of 99, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Arlington has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Arlington ranks as #233 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Arlington ranks as the #186 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Arlington Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Arlington. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Arlington is 99.
The Groceries index in Arlington is 99.
The Health index in Arlington is 106.
The Housing index in Arlington is 96.
The Transportation index in Arlington is 102.
The Utilities index in Arlington is 98.
| Living Expense | Arlington | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 106 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 100 | 100 |
Arlington Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Arlington, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Arlington is $310,971.
The Median Rent in Arlington is $1,470.
The Median Income in Arlington is $75,171.
The Home Value To Income in Arlington is 4.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Arlington is 0.23x.
Arlington, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Arlington Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Arlington Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Arlington Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Arlington Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Arlington
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Arlington. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Grand Prairie, TX has a cost of living index of 101, 1.0x Arlington.
Mansfield, TX has a cost of living index of 113, 1.1x Arlington.
North Richland Hills, TX has a cost of living index of 109, 1.1x Arlington.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Arlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie, TX | 201,883 | 101 | 1.0x |
| Mansfield, TX | 77,510 | 113 | 1.1x |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 70,780 | 109 | 1.1x |
| Grapevine, TX | 51,139 | 125 | 1.3x |
| Bedford, TX | 49,085 | 104 | 1.1x |
| Keller, TX | 45,976 | 136 | 1.4x |
| Coppell, TX | 42,154 | 132 | 1.3x |
| Hurst, TX | 39,861 | 103 | 1.0x |
| Southlake, TX | 31,137 | 165 | 1.7x |
| Colleyville, TX | 26,012 | 151 | 1.5x |
