Arlington, TX vs Cedar Park, 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
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Cedar Park leads in crime level (2.6 vs 13.2). Cedar Park leads in median household income ($118,903 vs $71,736). Arlington leads in walk score (38 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Cedar Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 73.8 (#669) |
| Population | 398,431 | 77,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $470,231 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $118,903 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+2.5 |
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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
73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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