Arlington, VA vs Springfield, MA
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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in cost of living index (110 vs 151). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 238,643 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Low | 24.4 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+8.9 |
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+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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