Arlington, TX vs Ceres, CA
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
Ceres
64
#1723 nationally
Arlington leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 33.7 min). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 125). Ceres leads in crime level (10.9 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Ceres, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 64 (#1723) |
| Population | 398,431 | 48,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $456,636 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $70,191 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+11.0 |
C-
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 Score
Ceres, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,636
Population
48,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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