Arlington, VA vs Menlo Park, 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
Menlo Park
65.4
#1635 nationally
Menlo Park leads in median household income ($198,273 vs $137,387). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 58). Menlo Park leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Menlo Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 65.4 (#1635) |
| Population | 238,643 | 31,690 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $2,890,071 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $198,273 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.3 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | N/A |
| 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
65.4 Score
Menlo Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,890,071
Population
31,690
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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