Arlington, VA vs Overland Park, KS
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
Overland Park
75.2
#489 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 32). Overland Park leads in cost of living index (99 vs 151). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $97,126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Overland Park, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 75.2 (#489) |
| Population | 238,643 | 197,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $490,568 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $97,126 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Low | Very Low |
| School Rating | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+8.5 |
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
75.2 Score
Overland Park, KS
Midwest value meets modern amenities
Median Home
$490,568
Population
197,238
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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