Arlington, TX vs Burien, WA
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.
Arlington
70.7
#1065 nationally
Burien
64.2
#1708 nationally
Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 139). Burien leads in walk score (52 vs 38). Burien leads in median household income ($84,583 vs $71,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Burien, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 64.2 (#1708) |
| Population | 398,431 | 50,730 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $643,360 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $84,583 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+51.7 |
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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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D
64.2 Score
Burien, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$643,360
Population
50,730
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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