Arlington, TX vs Long Beach, CA
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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 38). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 142). Arlington leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 398,431 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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