Arlington, VA vs Prairie Village, 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
Prairie Village
74.4
#601 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 42). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $99,691). Prairie Village leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Prairie Village, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 74.4 (#601) |
| Population | 238,643 | 22,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $500,763 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $99,691 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 117 |
| 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
74.4 Score
Prairie Village, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,763
Population
22,900
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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