Arlington, VA vs Big Spring, 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
72.2
#917 nationally
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 21). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $65,418). Big Spring leads in cost of living index (88 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Big Spring, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 77.9 (#207) |
| Population | 238,643 | 22,373 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $147,462 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $65,418 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Low | 20.9 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+62.8 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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