Is it cheaper to live in Arlington or Concord?

Arlington, TX is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,380 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 2% below Concord, NH's $1,410, mainly because of electricity costs.

How much more do you need to earn to live in Arlington than in Concord?

To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $47,000 a year in Arlington versus $45,000 in Concord.

Which has lower taxes, Arlington or Concord?

Arlington is taxed under Texas's rules (no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax); Concord under New Hampshire's (no state income tax and no state sales tax).

Arlington vs Concord Cost of Living 2026

Arlington

Texas

$1,380/mo est.

Concord

New Hampshire

$1,410/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,380 in Arlington, TX versus $1,410 in Concord, NH. Overall, Arlington, TX is roughly 2% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Concord, NH, driven mainly by electricity costs.

Median household income is $73,519 in Arlington, TX and $83,701 in Concord, NH — about 12% higher in Concord, NH. Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax; New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.

Arlington, TX

Concord, NH

Rent

Studio

$1,088

$876

+19% in Arlington, TX

1 Bedroom

$1,183

$1,134

+4% in Arlington, TX

2 Bedroom

$1,410

$1,475

+5% in Concord, NH

3 Bedroom

$1,819

$1,769

+3% in Arlington, TX

Buying a Home

Median Home Value

$276,400

$323,700

+17% in Concord, NH

Income

Median Household Income

$73,519

$83,701

+14% in Concord, NH

Metro Median Wage (annual)

$51,440

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People & Lifestyle

Median Age

33.6 yr

40.7 yr

+7.1 yr in Concord, NH

Homeownership

54.8%

57.4%

+2.6 pp in Concord, NH

Bachelor's+ (25+)

33.1%

40.1%

+7.0 pp in Concord, NH

Avg Commute

26.7 min

23.2 min

+3.5 min in Arlington, TX

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime

494.2

180.7

+63% in Arlington, TX

Property Crime

2,434.5

1,251.5

+49% in Arlington, TX

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature

65.4°F

46.4°F

+19.0°F in Arlington, TX

Annual Precipitation

39.6 in

40.6 in

+1.0 in in Concord, NH

Gas

Regular Gasoline

$3.58/gal

$3.94/gal

+10% in Concord, NH

Area: Texas vs East Coast (PADD 1).

Public Transit

Base Fare (one-way)

N/A

—

Adult base one-way fare — Arlington On-Demand (Via) vs — (2026).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)

15.9

27.0

+69% in Concord, NH

Natural Gas ($/MCF)

$31.89

$21.67

+32% in Arlington, TX

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)

$4.00

$4.31

+8% in Concord, NH

Bread (lb)

$1.75

$1.92

+10% in Concord, NH

Eggs (doz)

$2.21

$2.19

+1% in Arlington, TX

Ground Beef (lb)

$6.45

$6.90

+7% in Concord, NH

Chicken (lb)

$1.90

$2.19

+15% in Concord, NH

Bananas (lb)

$0.62

$0.69

+12% in Concord, NH

Average prices — South vs Northeast (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (TX / NH)

6.25%

None

+6.3 pp in TX

Income Tax (top rate)

None

about equal

Arlington vs Concord — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Arlington or Concord?: Arlington, TX is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,380 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 2% below Concord, NH's $1,410, mainly because of electricity costs.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Arlington than in Concord?: To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $47,000 a year in Arlington versus $45,000 in Concord.
Which has lower taxes, Arlington or Concord?: Arlington is taxed under Texas's rules (no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax); Concord under New Hampshire's (no state income tax and no state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).