Alameda, CA vs Arlington, VA
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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 206). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 33.4 min). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $129,917).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Arlington, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 72.2 (#917) |
| Population | 75,353 | 238,643 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $815,538 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $137,387 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+58.6 |
D
63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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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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