Arlington, TN vs La Vergne, TN

La Vergne is moderately more affordable than Arlington, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 124 compared to 108 for La Vergne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $2,046/month compared to $1,714/month in La Vergne — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Vergne is more affordable at $273,700 median vs $367,700.

Median household income in Arlington is $125,909 compared to $80,418 in La Vergne (+56.6%). 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 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in La Vergne.