Arlington, VA vs Cedar Park, TX
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
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 26). Cedar Park leads in cost of living index (121 vs 151). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $118,903).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Cedar Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 73.8 (#669) |
| Population | 238,643 | 77,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $470,231 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $118,903 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+2.5 |
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
73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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