Arlington, VA vs Union City, 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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 47). Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 201). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 238,643 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Low | 11.2 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 201 |
| 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-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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