Arlington, TX vs St. Louis, MO
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
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 38). Arlington leads in median household income ($71,736 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 398,431 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+64.7 |
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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C+
77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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