Arlington, VA vs Sachse, TX
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
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 18). Sachse leads in cost of living index (114 vs 151). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 238,643 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 18 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.0 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+22.2 |
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
74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Southwest
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