Arlington, IA vs Walnut, IA

Arlington is moderately more affordable than Walnut, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 57 compared to 66 for Walnut, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walnut 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 $844/month in Walnut — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arlington has cheaper rent, Walnut actually has lower median home values ($97,900 vs $110,900).

Median household income in Arlington is $41,250 compared to $65,278 in Walnut (-36.8%). While Walnut 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, less than the 15.5% in Walnut.