Arlington, TX vs Spartanburg, SC
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
Spartanburg
72.7
#850 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($71,736 vs $42,891). Spartanburg leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 26.9 min). Spartanburg leads in cost of living index (86 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Spartanburg, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 72.7 (#850) |
| Population | 398,431 | 37,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $233,747 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $42,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+33.6 |
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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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72.7 Score
Spartanburg, SC
Hub City of the Upstate
Median Home
$233,747
Population
37,448
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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