Arlington, TN vs Tellico Village, TN

Arlington is moderately more affordable than Tellico Village, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 124 compared to 133 for Tellico Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tellico Village 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 $2,020/month in Tellico Village — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tellico Village has cheaper rent, Arlington actually has lower median home values ($367,700 vs $484,900).

Median household income in Arlington is $125,909 compared to $98,214 in Tellico Village (+28.2%). Arlington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Tellico Village.