Arlington, TX vs Berwyn, IL
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
Berwyn
78.1
#194 nationally
Berwyn leads in crime level (3.3 vs 13.2). Berwyn leads in walk score (75 vs 38). Arlington leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 30 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Berwyn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 78.1 (#194) |
| Population | 398,431 | 54,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $319,912 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $71,300 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+42.0 |
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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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C+
78.1 Score
Berwyn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,912
Population
54,414
Crime
Low
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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