salaryOrlando is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,666
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$164
👥 People living there
236,254
319,758
Commute to work
26.2 min
26.2 min
College degree
77.1%
42.5%
Own their home
41.3%
39.5%
Below poverty line
7.4%
14.7%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $100,440 | -36% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $50,820 | -33% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $45,520 | -32% in Orlando |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $136,970 | -30% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $71,920 | $51,460 | -28% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $63,010 | -25% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $60,190 | -24% in Orlando |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $35,410 | -23% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,886 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Orlando?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $78,014 in Orlando, 96% more in Arlington.