Arlington, VA vs San Bruno, 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
San Bruno
63.5
#1767 nationally
Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 214). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 56). San Bruno leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | San Bruno, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 63.5 (#1767) |
| Population | 238,643 | 41,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $1,308,809 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $131,669 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 56 |
| Crime Level | Low | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 214 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+50.3 |
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
63.5 Score
San Bruno, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,308,809
Population
41,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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