Arlington, VA vs Elmhurst, IL
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
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 48). Elmhurst leads in cost of living index (135 vs 151). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $137,387).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 73.4 (#734) |
| Population | 238,643 | 45,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $647,169 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $143,492 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+13.3 |
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
73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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