Arlington, VA vs Little Rock, AR
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
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $54,891). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 34). Little Rock leads in cost of living index (84 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 75.6 (#438) |
| Population | 238,643 | 202,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $221,019 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Low | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 8.8 | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+22.1 |
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
75.6 Score
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas capital with Southern charm
Median Home
$221,019
Population
202,591
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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