Side-by-side
Arlington vs Dallas
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Arlington, TX71 | Dallas, TX62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 71 | 62 |
| Affordability | 84 | 80 |
| Housing | 57 | 41 |
| Jobs | 51 | 49 |
| Safety | 65 | 39 |
| Climate | 94 | 92 |
| Amenities | 73 | 78 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,277 | $4,440 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,473 | $1,648 |
| Median home value | $276,400 | $295,300 |
| Median HH income | $73,519 | $67,760 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Population | 394.8K | 1.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 36° | 96° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 258 | 252 |