Arlington, VA vs San Jose, 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 Jose
63
#1807 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 51). Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 198). Arlington leads in school rating (8.8 vs 7.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 238,643 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Low | Moderate |
| School Rating | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+40.0 |
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 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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