Arlington, VA vs Park Ridge, 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
Park Ridge
74.2
#621 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 54). Park Ridge leads in cost of living index (136 vs 151). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Park Ridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 74.2 (#621) |
| Population | 238,643 | 37,897 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $595,303 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $137,964 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+42.0 |
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
74.2 Score
Park Ridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,303
Population
37,897
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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