Arlington, VA vs Calumet City, IL
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
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $56,727). Calumet City leads in cost of living index (92 vs 151). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 55).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Calumet City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 78.4 (#179) |
| Population | 238,643 | 34,358 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $156,808 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $56,727 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 55 |
| Crime Level | Low | 11.2 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+42.0 |
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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C+
78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Midwest
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