Arlington, VA vs Poway, 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
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 30). Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 179). Poway leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 238,643 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+16.8 |
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
66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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