Arlington, VA vs Benicia, 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
72.2
#917 nationally
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 34). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 33.5 min). Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Benicia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 66.9 (#1481) |
| Population | 238,643 | 26,429 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $784,805 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $124,375 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+23.0 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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D
66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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