Arlington, VA vs Goose Creek, SC
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
Goose Creek
71.4
#981 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 14). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $84,041). Goose Creek leads in cost of living index (106 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Goose Creek, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 71.4 (#981) |
| Population | 238,643 | 49,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $325,372 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $84,041 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 14 |
| Crime Level | Low | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+16.3 |
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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C-
71.4 Score
Goose Creek, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,372
Population
49,249
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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