Arlington, VA vs Newark, 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
Newark
62.4
#1861 nationally
Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 195). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 57). Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $137,387).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Newark, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 62.4 (#1861) |
| Population | 238,643 | 46,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $1,202,648 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $159,465 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Low | 10.4 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+53.6 |
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-
62.4 Score
Newark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,202,648
Population
46,929
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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