Arlington, TX vs Carrollton, TX

Arlington is moderately more affordable than Carrollton, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 101 compared to 116 for Carrollton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carrollton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $1,389/month compared to $1,674/month in Carrollton — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arlington is more affordable at $276,400 median vs $353,600.

Median household income in Arlington is $73,519 compared to $99,115 in Carrollton (-25.8%). While Carrollton 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 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Carrollton.