Arlington, VA vs West Palm Beach, FL
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 Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $64,044). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 40). West Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (116 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 238,643 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Low | 15.8 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+0.8 |
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
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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