Arlington, MN vs Westbrook, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Westbrook is 26.5% cheaper than Arlington. With a cost index of 58 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Westbrook to Arlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $839/month compared to $621/month in Westbrook — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westbrook is more affordable at $73,000 median vs $181,600.

Median household income in Arlington is $66,458 compared to $36,667 in Westbrook (+81.2%). While Arlington 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 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Westbrook.