Arlington, TX vs Killeen, TX
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
Killeen
74.9
#531 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (38 vs 30). Arlington leads in median household income ($71,736 vs $57,086). Killeen leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Killeen, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 74.9 (#531) |
| Population | 398,431 | 159,643 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $220,448 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $57,086 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 14.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+16.2 |
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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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74.9 Score
Killeen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$220,448
Population
159,643
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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