Arlington, TX vs Fontana, 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
Fontana
63.7
#1746 nationally
Fontana leads in crime level (7.4 vs 13.2). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 141). Fontana leads in median household income ($93,230 vs $71,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Fontana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 63.7 (#1746) |
| Population | 398,431 | 215,465 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $640,652 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $93,230 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+2.1 |
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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
63.7 Score
Fontana, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$640,652
Population
215,465
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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