Arlington, TX vs Eugene, OR
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
Eugene
68.8
#1280 nationally
Eugene leads in crime level (8.7 vs 13.2). Eugene leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 26.9 min). Eugene leads in walk score (46 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Eugene, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 68.8 (#1280) |
| Population | 398,431 | 177,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $482,062 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $61,481 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+23.1 |
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+
68.8 Score
Eugene, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$482,062
Population
177,899
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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