Arlington, VA vs Royal Palm Beach, FL
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
Royal Palm Beach
67.8
#1385 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 21). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $90,143). Royal Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (121 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Royal Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 67.8 (#1385) |
| Population | 238,643 | 39,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $488,402 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $90,143 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.4 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+0.8 |
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+
67.8 Score
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,402
Population
39,489
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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