Arlington, TX vs Austin, 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
70.7
#1065 nationally
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 129). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $71,736). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 68.3 (#1322) |
| Population | 398,431 | 967,862 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $504,148 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $91,461 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+39.3 |
C-
70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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