Arlington, VA vs Irvine, 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
72.2
#917 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 44). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $116,519). Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 238,643 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Low | Very Low |
| School Rating | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+2.6 |
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+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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