Arlington, VA vs Los Banos, 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
Los Banos
64.1
#1717 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 33). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $76,164). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 50.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Los Banos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 64.1 (#1717) |
| Population | 238,643 | 48,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $463,701 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $76,164 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 50.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Low | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+4.4 |
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
64.1 Score
Los Banos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,701
Population
48,553
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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