Arlington, VA vs Palm Coast, 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
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 2). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $68,824). Palm Coast leads in cost of living index (112 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Palm Coast, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 67 (#1478) |
| Population | 238,643 | 102,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $345,441 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $68,824 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 2 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+28.2 |
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 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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