Arlington, TX vs Carol Stream, 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
Carol Stream
75.4
#460 nationally
Carol Stream leads in crime level (1.9 vs 13.2). Carol Stream leads in median household income ($103,525 vs $71,736). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Carol Stream, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 75.4 (#460) |
| Population | 398,431 | 38,966 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $388,952 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $103,525 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.4 Score
Carol Stream, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,952
Population
38,966
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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