Alhambra, CA vs Arlington, VA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $80,234). Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 169). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Arlington, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 72.2 (#917) |
| Population | 79,776 | 238,643 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $815,538 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $137,387 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+58.6 |
D
63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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