Arlington, VA vs West Valley City, UT
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 Valley City
67.4
#1434 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 36). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $81,719). West Valley City leads in cost of living index (110 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | West Valley City, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 67.4 (#1434) |
| Population | 238,643 | 134,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $472,174 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $81,719 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Low | 12.9 |
| 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+10.2 |
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+
67.4 Score
West Valley City, UT
Mid-size Utah city with community character
Median Home
$472,174
Population
134,470
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
West
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