Arlington, VA vs Winter Haven, 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
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 25). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $56,425). Winter Haven leads in cost of living index (100 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 238,643 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+20.7 |
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-
71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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