Arlington, VA vs Danville, 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
Danville
63
#1804 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 25). Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 234). Danville leads in median household income ($209,518 vs $137,387).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Danville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 63 (#1804) |
| Population | 238,643 | 42,999 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $1,862,772 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $209,518 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 234 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+38.0 |
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 Score
Danville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,862,772
Population
42,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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