Arlington, VA vs West Allis, WI
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
West Allis
76.9
#303 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $64,888). West Allis leads in cost of living index (93 vs 151). West Allis leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | West Allis, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 76.9 (#303) |
| Population | 238,643 | 58,874 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $282,060 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $64,888 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 60 |
| Crime Level | Low | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+38.5 |
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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C
76.9 Score
West Allis, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$282,060
Population
58,874
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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