Arlington, TX vs Boston, MA
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
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 38). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 155). Boston leads in median household income ($81,744 vs $71,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Boston, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 66.2 (#1568) |
| Population | 398,431 | 684,379 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $787,763 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $81,744 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+52.5 |
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
66.2 Score
Boston, MA
Innovation hub with historic charm
Median Home
$787,763
Population
684,379
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Northeast
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