Arlington, TX vs Gloucester, MA
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
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Gloucester leads in crime level (7.6 vs 13.2). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 139). Gloucester leads in median household income ($84,465 vs $71,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Gloucester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 64.2 (#1710) |
| Population | 398,431 | 29,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $784,115 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $84,465 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+20.3 |
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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
64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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