Arlington, TX vs Palmdale, 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
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (38 vs 24). Arlington leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 41.3 min). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 398,431 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+32.9 |
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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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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