Side-by-side
Arlington vs Austin
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Arlington, TX71 | Austin, TX75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 71 | 75 |
| Affordability | 84 | 94 |
| Housing | 57 | 58 |
| Jobs | 51 | 76 |
| Safety | 65 | 58 |
| Climate | 94 | 92 |
| Amenities | 73 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,277 | $3,505 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,473 | $891 |
| Median home value | $276,400 | $512,700 |
| Median HH income | $73,519 | $91,461 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| Population | 394.8K | 967.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 36° | 96° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 258 | 244 |