Arlington, VA vs Maple Valley, WA
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
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 24). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 39.1 min). Maple Valley leads in cost of living index (148 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Maple Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 65.6 (#1623) |
| Population | 238,643 | 28,434 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $784,011 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $137,595 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 39.1 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.0 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+51.7 |
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
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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