Arlington, IA vs Leighton, IA

Arlington is moderately more affordable than Leighton, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 57 compared to 65 for Leighton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leighton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $525/month compared to $770/month in Leighton — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arlington is more affordable at $110,900 median vs $117,000.

Median household income in Arlington is $41,250 compared to $75,000 in Leighton (-45%). While Leighton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Leighton.