Arlington, TX vs Rosemead, 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
Rosemead
63.2
#1793 nationally
Rosemead leads in walk score (65 vs 38). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 163). Rosemead leads in crime level (9.7 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Rosemead, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 63.2 (#1793) |
| Population | 398,431 | 49,305 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $909,395 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $70,073 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 163 |
| 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
63.2 Score
Rosemead, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,395
Population
49,305
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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