Cost of Living in Arlington, TX
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
127.0
100 = national avg
+27.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$55,873
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$132,064
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing158.0
Food106.2
Transportation112.4
Healthcare105.0
Utilities115.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,473
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,723
per month
The overall cost of living index in Arlington is 127.0, which is 27.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 158.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $55,873 per year to cover basic expenses.