Question 1

Is Arlington or Colorado Springs cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Springs, CO is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $157/month less than in Arlington, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,723/mo in Arlington versus $1,735/mo in Colorado Springs.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Arlington vs Colorado Springs?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $72,000/year before tax in Arlington, TX and $72,500/year in Colorado Springs, CO — a difference of about $500. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Arlington or Colorado Springs cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Springs, the same answer as for a single person. A four-person household runs about $7,857/month in Arlington and $7,542/month in Colorado Springs, with rent scaled to household size using each city's own bedroom spread.

Question 4

Should I move to Arlington or Colorado Springs?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Colorado Springs costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Arlington73	Colorado Springs59
Est. monthly cost (single)	$4,111	$3,954
Est. monthly cost (household of 4)	$7,857	$7,542
Salary for comfort	$72,000/yr	$72,500/yr
Typical rent	$1,723	$1,735
Median home value	$276,400	$420,700
Median household income	$73,519	$83,198
Unemployment	4.1%	3.7%
Housing score	60	55
Jobs score	58	45
Safety score	65	32
Climate score	96	85
Amenities score	73	45
Population	394.8K	483.1K
Summer high / winter low	94° / 35°	85° / 18°

Arlington, TX vs Colorado Springs, CO