Arlington, KS vs Oskaloosa, KS

Arlington is moderately more affordable than Oskaloosa, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 60 compared to 68 for Oskaloosa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oskaloosa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $786/month compared to $863/month in Oskaloosa — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arlington is more affordable at $64,300 median vs $145,000.

Median household income in Arlington is $48,750 compared to $79,250 in Oskaloosa (-38.5%). While Oskaloosa 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 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Oskaloosa.