Arlington, VA vs Foster City, 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
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 276). Foster City leads in median household income ($191,267 vs $137,387). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Foster City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 63.9 (#1730) |
| Population | 238,643 | 32,180 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $1,863,228 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $191,267 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 50 |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.9 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 276 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+50.3 |
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
63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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