Arlington Heights, IL vs San Antonio, TX
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 Heights
76
#390 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in median household income ($113,502 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 124). Arlington Heights leads in walk score (48 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington Heights, IL | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#390) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 74,495 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,757 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $113,502 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+9.8 |
C
76 Score
Arlington Heights, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$500,757
Population
74,495
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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