Arlington, VA vs North Aurora, 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
North Aurora
73.3
#759 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 21). North Aurora leads in cost of living index (113 vs 151). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $104,547).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | North Aurora, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 73.3 (#759) |
| Population | 238,643 | 19,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $409,737 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $104,547 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+9.4 |
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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C
73.3 Score
North Aurora, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,737
Population
19,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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