Arlington, VA vs Simi Valley, 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
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 39). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $112,144). Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 238,643 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+15.1 |
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+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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