Arlington, TX vs Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 13.2). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 165). Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 398,431 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+2.6 |
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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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