Arlington, VA vs Scranton, PA
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
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $48,776). Scranton leads in cost of living index (90 vs 151). Scranton leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 238,643 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Low | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+2.8 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Scranton, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$194,124
Population
75,805
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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