Anniston, AL vs Arlington, TX
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.
Anniston
74.7
#561 nationally
Arlington
70.7
#1065 nationally
Arlington leads in crime level (13.2 vs 23.2). Arlington leads in walk score (38 vs 22). Arlington leads in median household income ($71,736 vs $45,642).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Arlington, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 70.7 (#1065) |
| Population | 21,167 | 398,431 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $312,255 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $71,736 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | R+5.1 |
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74.7 Score
Anniston, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,803
Population
21,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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