Arlington, VA vs Hialeah, FL
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
Hialeah
67.6
#1400 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $49,531). Hialeah leads in cost of living index (116 vs 151). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Hialeah, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 67.6 (#1400) |
| Population | 238,643 | 221,300 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $445,442 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $49,531 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 68 |
| Crime Level | Low | 8.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+11.4 |
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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D+
67.6 Score
Hialeah, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$445,442
Population
221,300
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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