Arlington, VA vs South Holland, IL
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
South Holland
80.4
#81 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $79,567). South Holland leads in cost of living index (101 vs 151). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 34.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | South Holland, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 80.4 (#81) |
| Population | 238,643 | 20,483 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $231,726 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 73 |
| Crime Level | Low | 9.2 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+42.0 |
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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B-
80.4 Score
South Holland, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$231,726
Population
20,483
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Midwest
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