Arlington, TX vs Daly City, 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
Daly City
63.6
#1754 nationally
Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 204). Daly City leads in walk score (66 vs 38). Daly City leads in crime level (8.1 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Daly City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 63.6 (#1754) |
| Population | 398,431 | 99,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $1,137,024 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $114,910 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+50.3 |
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
63.6 Score
Daly City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,137,024
Population
99,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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