Arlington, TX vs Chico, 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
Chico
66.4
#1544 nationally
Chico leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 26.9 min). Arlington leads in crime level (13.2 vs 19.2). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Chico, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 66.4 (#1544) |
| Population | 398,431 | 101,301 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $464,980 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $65,932 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 19.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+3.1 |
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
66.4 Score
Chico, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$464,980
Population
101,301
Crime
High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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