Arlington, TN vs Millersville, TN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Millersville is 27.6% cheaper than Arlington. With a cost index of 98 vs 124, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Millersville to Arlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $2,046/month compared to $1,336/month in Millersville — a 53% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Millersville is more affordable at $280,800 median vs $367,700.

Median household income in Arlington is $125,909 compared to $70,411 in Millersville (+78.8%). 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 22.8% in Millersville.