Arlington, TX vs Placentia, 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
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 174). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $71,736). Placentia leads in crime level (9.8 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 398,431 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 174 |
| 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-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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