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Arlington, TX vs Hialeah, FL Cost of Living

Data: BEA Regional Price Parities · Census ACS · 2024

More AffordableTX
Arlington
103.1
overall index
$1,775/mo rent
FL
Hialeah
114.2
overall index
$2,650/mo rent

Arlington is moderately cheaper than Hialeah — 10.8% lower overall cost of living.

To match an $80,000 salary in Arlington, you would need $88,600 in Hialeah. Calculate your salary ↓

Category Breakdown

Index values: 100 = U.S. national average. Higher = more expensive.

🏠 Housing+32.0%
Arlington
117.9
Hialeah
155.6
🛒 Groceries+0.8%
Arlington
102.8
Hialeah
103.6
🚗 Transportation+9.5%
Arlington
104.7
Hialeah
114.6
🏥 Healthcare+9.5%
Arlington
94.7
Hialeah
103.7
Utilities+7.2%
Arlington
90.7
Hialeah
97.2

Salary Equivalency Calculator

Enter your current salary in Arlington to see what you'd need to earn in Hialeah to maintain the same purchasing power.

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Equivalent salary in Hialeah, FL
$88,600
$8,600 more needed in Hialeah

Formula: salary × (114.2 ÷ 103.1) = salary × 1.1077. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Housing Market

Arlington, TX

Median Home Price
$450,000
Median Monthly Rent
$1,775
Housing Index
117.9
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.1×

Hialeah, FL

Median Home Price
$467,000
Median Monthly Rent
$2,650
Housing Index
155.6
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.7×

Hialeah has 32.0% higher housing costs compared to Arlington.

Income & Job Market

Arlington, TX

Median Household Income
$86,900
Per Capita Income
$49,500
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Population
394,266
Top Industries
EntertainmentManufacturingTechnologyHealthcareFinance

Hialeah, FL

Median Household Income
$76,300
Per Capita Income
$43,500
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Population
233,339
Top Industries
HealthcareRetailManufacturingLogisticsGovernment

Affordability at a Glance

Income-to-rent ratio: higher is better (more income relative to housing costs).

Arlington, TX
4.1×income-to-rent ratio

75% of income left after rent (median)

Hialeah, FL
2.4×income-to-rent ratio

58% of income left after rent (median)

Data Sources: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Regional Price Parities 2024; U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics; Zillow Research.

Cost indices use 100 as the U.S. national average. Values above 100 indicate costs above the national average. Data is updated annually.

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for relocation or financial decisions.