Arlington, VA vs Commerce City, CO
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
Commerce City
63.6
#1753 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 30). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $96,484). Commerce City leads in cost of living index (126 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Commerce City, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 63.6 (#1753) |
| Population | 238,643 | 68,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $487,526 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $96,484 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Low | 21.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+9.0 |
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
63.6 Score
Commerce City, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$487,526
Population
68,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
30
West
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