Head to head
Arlington, TX vs Tampa, FL
Arlington is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $233/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $5,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Arlington69 | Tampa72 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,963 | $4,196 |
| Salary for comfort | $69,000/yr | $74,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,620 | $1,760 |
| Median home value | $276,400 | $375,300 |
| Median household income | $73,519 | $71,302 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Housing score | 56 | 25 |
| Jobs score | 55 | 75 |
| Safety score | 73 | 77 |
| Climate score | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities score | 29 | 55 |
| Population | 394.8K | 393.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 36° | 90° / 53° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Arlington, TX
Tampa, FL