salaryGrand Prairie is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Grand Prairie to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,883
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,758
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$295,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$4,954
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$200
👥 People living there
397,742
201,883
Commute to work
26.6 min
28 min
College degree
32.6%
30%
Own their home
54.3%
58.7%
Below poverty line
12.9%
12.1%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Grand Prairie for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Grand Prairie cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,883 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Grand Prairie to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $56,489 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Prairie.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Grand Prairie?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $88,026 in Grand Prairie, 8% more in Grand Prairie.
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